Leinster expect Irish internationals Johnny Sexton and Tadhg Furlong to be fit for the start of the Six Nations next month.
Head coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update in advance of Saturday’s Champions Cup game away to Gloucester on Saturday (kick-off 1pm – live on BT Sport).
Sexton suffered a cheekbone injury against Connacht and underwent a procedure last week, he will be unavailable for the Gloucester game and will be further assessed next week but is expected to be back in advance of the Six Nations.
Furlong has recovered from his ankle injury but had a minor setback last week in training with an unrelated calf injury. He will also be unavailable for selection this week but is expected to be back in advance of Ireland’s opening Six Nations match against Wales on February 4th.
Provinces gear up for more European action as rugby pays tribute to Dave Fagan
What’s great for Leinster can hardly be healthy for Irish rugby
Leinster and Munster off to fliers but Ulster and Ange Postecoglou have weekends to forget
Ange Postecoglou seems more concerned with his own brand than with Tottenham’s results
Will Connors (bicep injury) and Thomas Clarkson (arm injury) will both look to step up their rehabilitation programme this week, while Charlie Ngatai who suffered a hamstring injury in the game against Ospreys will also be unavailable.
