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Tue 12 Dec 2006Leinster tightlipped on new signingTeam news: Leinster appear increasingly likely to complete the signing of tight-head prop Stan Wright to bolster their front-row ahead of Saturday's Heineken Cup meeting with Agen.While no announcement will be made until tomorrow afternoon, coach Michael Cheika is left with few alternatives following the injuries to Will Green and Fosi Pala'amo. Pala'amo, who damaged an ankle during the draw with Ulster at the weekend, is rated as extremely doubtful to recover in time to face the massive French pack.