Baird and Kelleher return to full training for Leinster

Max Deegan will be further assessed before decision on availability to face Leicester

Leinster’s Ryan Baird. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho
Leinster’s Ryan Baird. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

Ryan Baird and Rónan Kelleher are back in full training ahead of Saturday’s Champions Cup quarter-final against Leicester Tigers at Mattioli Woods Welford Road.

Baird has recovered from a back injury picked up on international duty while Kelleher was a late withdrawal from the squad against Cell C Sharks with a shoulder knock.

Max Deegan (shoulder) will be further assessed this week before a final decision is made on his availability to face Leicester.

Cullen will be without hooker James Tracy who is ruled out with a neck injury. There are no further updates on Dave Kearney (hamstring) and Will Connors (knee).

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The full squad have now returned from South Africa and will begin their preparation for Saturday at the province’s base in UCD.