Leinster have confirmed that Sean O'Brien could return to action before the end of the season.

The former European Player of the Year has been out of action with a shoulder dislocation since last December, but Leinster skills coach Richie Murphy has admitted that he could feature in the Pro-12 play-offs if Leinster continue their current form.

It means that the flanker should also be fit for Ireland's two-test Tour of Argentina in June.

The 26-year-old had recently hinted that an earlier return might be on the cards