Jimmy O'Brien to miss a number of months with a neck injury

Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup Pool 4 match against Stade Francais in Aviva Stadium. (KO: 5:30pm, live on RTÉ2 and TNT Sports).

James Ryan (pictured below) was withdrawn before the game against Ulster Rugby as a precaution and will be further assessed this week before a final decision is made on selection.

Jimmy O’Brien has picked up a neck injury and will be unavailable for a number of months.

Martin Moloney has picked up a bicep injury and will be unavailable for a number of months.

Alex Soroka picked up a foot injury in training last week and will be unavailable for selection this week.

There are no further updates on: Charlie Ngatai (calf), Cormac Foley (shoulder), Ross Byrne (arm) and Jamie Osborne (shoulder)