Leinster injury update

Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update after the St Stephen’s Day BKT United Rugby Championship win over Munster Rugby in Thomond Park.

While Jamison Gibson-Park missed out on the trip, having been originally named to start, Cullen confirmed that this was a precautionary measure and the scrumhalf will be further assessed this week before a final decision will be made on his availability to face Ulster Rugby on New Year’s Day in the RDS Arena (KO: 5.15pm – live on RTÉ 2 and RTÉ Radio).

There was a positive update on both Harry Byrne and Luke McGrath who came through the game against Munster Rugby with no issues following their return from injuries.

Ahead of the Round 9 game in the BKT United Rugby Championship, Cullen also confirmed that John McKee would return to full training this week after returning from a hamstring injury.

There was no further update on Charlie Ngatai (calf), Cormac Foley (shoulder), Ross Byrne (arm) and Jamie Osborne (shoulder).