Should be fit: Luke Fitzgerald

It's mostly good news for Leinster on the injury front ahead of their clash at Connacht after Luke Fitzgerald was cleared to resume training.

The international took a blow to the hip during the 25-23 Heineken Cup victory over Saracens at Wembley on Saturday.

Initial prognosis was that he had suffered bruising to the joint. However, Leinster felt that a further assessment was required before deciding on his availability for Saturday's game in Galway.

According to the official Leinster website, "an x-ray on Monday afternoon has revealed that he suffered bruising and it is expected that he should be fit to resume training on Thursday".

Fitzgerald has been left out of the Ireland squad for the November internationals because of the knock but coach Declan Kidney has made it clear "when they have the all clear, to come back into the squad".

Meanwhile, centre Brian O'Driscoll is still recovering from his the hamstring strain he picked up against France outfit Racing-Metro 92, but he has not been ruled out of the Magners League clash against Connacht.

Leo Cullen and Jonathan Sexton, who have both just returned to action following injury lay-offs, also came through unscathed from Saturday's encounter against Saracens.