James Lowe: The Leinster and Ireland winger’s future is uncertain as his contract expires

Before Ireland’s Six Nations victory over Scotland in March, which secured the Triple Crown, Farrell Said he expected both Lowe and Kendra Bundy Aki to sign new contracts.

Aki has agreed a new one-year deal to stay with Connacht but no progress has been made with Lowe, who is contracted to Leinster instead of a central contract with the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU).

Lowe did not make the squad for the Champions Cup final defeat to Bordeaux despite returning from a hamstring injury in the Six Nations win over England.

However, his two record-breaking tries on Saturday showed he is still a threat when fit and available.

Although Cullen declined to comment on his future, he praised the impact Lowe has had since moving to Ireland nine years ago.

“He was a great character in the group. Very, very different, you know, what he brings, great energy,” Cullen said after the game.

“Internally, we had a video in there just in terms of some of the things he’s done in his career in a Leinster jersey.

“There haven’t been many James Lowes running on the road that we’ve come across so far. He’s been a great addition to the group over the years.”