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Published 10:27 19 Feb 2018 GMT
Updated 15:44 19 Feb 2018 GMT
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That means, in all likelihood, Gibson-Park will be Leinster's starting scrum-half. Nick McCarthy is Leinster's third option but it would be some leap of selectorial faith to pitch him in from the start, against Saracens, were McGrath not fit in time for the province's April 1 Champions Cup game.
That leaves Leo Cullen and Stuart Lancaster with a big decision to make - Fardy or Lowe?
Asked about the current situation, Lowe remarked that a campaign should be started to try and get the powers that be to change their stance. He told reporters:
"Sucks eh?! They need to change the rule."It sure does. Lowe has registered five tries, three assists and countless magic moments in his six games for the province while Fardy has been outstanding for the Blues - a Test blindside who has excelled in the second row and provided not only leadership but game-changing moments. The full extent of McGrath's injury should become clear in the coming days but Leinster appear to be in a bind. They can retain Lowe and Fardy and place their faith in an up-an-coming No.9 or sideline one of the best foreign signings they have made in recent years. That campaign to change the rules is suddenly sounding like a great idea.
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