Leinster coach Michael Cheika reckons his Munster counterpart Declan Kidney is the right man to succeed Eddie O'Sullivan as Ireland coach.

The Australian believes Kidney's CV and his record of bringing through Irish players make him the ideal candidate for the position.

"I think that he (Kidney) should get it," he said at a Leinster press briefing today. "He's Irish, he has gotten his team to the pinnacle of the game in Europe and they have been consistent performers in the Magners League.

"He's breeding Irish players and I've got a good rapport with Declan. If/when he does get it I'm sure that he will do a good job."

Cheika, who is not one to hinder his players on the international stage, added: "I will do anything I can to get my players playing for their country."

Should Kidney succeed O'Sullivan, one player that will not be at his disposal will be Leinster flanker Keith Gleeson.

After being overlooked for a place in the World Cup squad by O'Sullivan the extremely popular forward decided to announce his retirement from Leinster and Ireland.

"There's no turning back for Keith and I'm sure that Saturday (against the Dragons in the Magners Celtic League) will be a massive game for him, particularly given how well he has played," said Cheika.  "We want him to finish on the right note as well, because it's important that when players leave (that) they do so with good memories.

"He has played some awesome games for us and I actually think that he has gotten better in terms of his defence, his ball play and his distribution."