Rugby

Leinster await further injury assessment on several key players ahead of Leicester clash

Jimmy O’Brien nears a return after injuring his neck in January

Leinster' s Jimmy O'Brien. Photograph: Ben Brady
Leinster' s Jimmy O'Brien. Photograph: Ben Brady
Mon Apr 01 2024 - 14:32

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen is awaiting further injury assessment on several important players ahead of their Champions Cup round of 16 match against Leicester Tigers at the Aviva Stadium (8pm KO, live on RTÉ2 and TNT Sports).

Jimmy O’Brien, who has been missing through January with a neck injury, will be further assessed this week as he nears a return.

Ireland internationals Robbie Henshaw (head), Ciarán Frawley (foot), Hugo Keenan (hip), Garry Ringrose (shoulder) and Andrew Porter (shoulder) will all be assessed this week before a final decision is made on their availability. Luke McGrath will also be assessed after Graduated Return to Play Protocols.

Cormac Foley has returned to full training this week after a shoulder injury, while Charlie Ngatai will step up his rehabilitation from a calf injury.

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There are no further updates on James Ryan (arm), Tommy O’Brien (hamstring) and Alex Soroka (foot).

More than 30,000 tickets for the game have been sold for the match as Leinster chase their fifth Champions Cup title.

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