Munster Rugby squad update

Ahead of their opening PRO14 game this Friday, Munster Rugby have confirmed their squad injury update.

Gerbrandt Grobler is to undergo a scan for the knock he received to his ankle following last Thursday’s preseason win away to Worcester Warriors, while try-scorer Tommy O’Donnell is following return-to-play protocols.

Having met with a specialist, it’s been confirmed that Conor Oliver will undergo surgery this week for the shoulder injury he sustained in preseason.

Robin Copeland (shoulder) and Kevin O’Byrne (groin) will return to full training this week.

JJ Hanrahan (shoulder), Sam Arnold (calf), Duncan Casey (groin), Ronan O’Mahony (fibula), Dave O’Callaghan (knee) and Darren O’Shea (shoulder) continue to follow their respective programmes.