Jackman is preparing for his second coming. The Leinster hooker was tried and tested a number of years ago but subsequently dropped right down the pecking order.

However, not only has the Dubliner enhanced his reputation as a marauding forward, his often-criticised throwing-in is one of the reasons why Leinster's line-out has worked so effortlessly this season.

With Ireland's number one hooker Rory Best injured, Jackman could start ahead of Jerry Flannery.

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