MUNSTER have a plethora of injuries ahead of Saturday’s blockbuster United Rugby Championship semi-final against Leinster at the Aviva Stadium, kick-off 5.30pm.
Malakai Fekitoa, Conor Murray, Calvin Nash and RG Snyman were all removed for Head Injury Assessments during the magnificent weekend win away to Glasgow Warriors and are following the return to play protocols. The quartet have all been ruled-out for the trip to Dublin.
Captain Peter O’Mahony (elbow) went for a scan yesterday and his availability will be determined later in the week.
Diarmuid Barron (shoulder) will be reviewed at week’s end to determine his availability.
On a positive note, there were no issues for Tadhg Beirne on his return from an ankle injury as he played the full 80 minutes in Glasgow.
Continuing to rehab: Liam O’Connor (neck), Eoin O’Connor (shoulder), Jack Daly (knee), Paddy Patterson (knee), Keith Earls (groin), Paddy Kelly (head), Andrew Conway (knee), Liam Coombes (thigh).