Ulster Rugby injury update
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The Ulster Rugby medical team has issued an injury update ahead of this weekend's PRO12 fixture against Leinster.
Chris Henry is progressing well following a recent calf muscle tear and it is hoped that he'll be available for the clash at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday.
Ruan Pienaar (back spasm), Charles Piutau (elbow hyperextension) and Stuart McCloskey(left thigh haematoma) suffered injuries against Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium.
All three players are undergoing treatment and it's hoped that they will be available for selection versus Leinster.
Stuart Olding sustained a significant left ankle injury (versus Ospreys) and he will see an ankle specialist today (Wednesday) to decide on further management.
The following players are also unavailable for selection this weekend:
Marcell Coetzee (knee)
Jared Payne (ankle)
Tommy Bowe (ankle)
Darren Cave (vestibular dysfunction)
Rob Lyttle (shoulder)
Clive Ross (knee)
Lorcan Dow (ankle)
Johnny Simpson (neck)
Matthew Rea (hamstring)
Johnny McPhillips (groin)