Squad Update | Munster Prepare For Leinster At Thomond
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23rd December 2024 By The Editor
Alex Nankivell will have a scan on his hamstring injury.
The Munster squad have started preparations at the HPC ahead of Friday’s URC Round 9 clash against Leinster at a sold-out Thomond Park (7.35pm, live on TG4 & Premier Sports),
Additional goal-line seating is in place at both ends of the ground with an increased capacity of 26,267.
Munster A are also in action on Friday against Leinster A at Nenagh Ormond with a 1.30pm kick-off.
Alex Nankivell will go for a scan today to determine the extent of the hamstring injury he sustained on Friday in Ulster.
Dave Kilcoyne injured his thigh against Ulster and Scott Buckley injured his calf in action for Munster A against Ulster A at the weekend. They will also go for scans and are unavailable this week.
Dian Bleuler is completing his return to play protocols and his availability will be determined later in the week.
Diarmuid Barron (chest), Peter O’Mahony (calf contusion) and Conor Murray (elbow) are all progressing and their availability will be determined later in the week.
Thaakir Abrahams (shoulder), Craig Casey (knee) and Jean Kleyn (thigh) all underwent surgery last week and have been ruled out for approximately four months.
Continuing to rehab: Liam Coombes (chest), Seán O’Brien (leg), Diarmuid Kilgallen (wrist), Jeremy Loughman (hip), Josh Wycherley (neck), Mark Donnelly (ankle), Patrick Campbell (shoulder), Cian Hurley (knee), Edwin Edogbo (Achilles), Roman Salanoa (knee).
