Leinster’s Tommy O’Brien in doubt for Champions Cup final

Province face Bordeaux-Bègles in Bilbao on Saturday

Leinster's Tommy O'Brien was withdrawn ahead of Saturday's URC fixture against the Ospreys. Photograph: Dan Clohessy/Inpho
Leinster's Tommy O'Brien was withdrawn ahead of Saturday's URC fixture against the Ospreys. Photograph: Dan Clohessy/Inpho

Tommy O’Brien is Leinster’s main injury concern ahead of Saturday’s Champions Cup final against Bordeaux-Bègles on Saturday (2.45pm Irish time).

The winger was a late withdrawal from the weekend’s URC clash against the Ospreys, replaced by James Lowe in the starting line-up.

Lowe, Tadhg Furlong, Robbie Henshaw, Jordan Larmour, Alex Usanov and Jack Conan came through the match without aggravating existing injuries, while Harry Byrne and Jamison Gibson-Park were withdrawn at half-time.

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“Tommy O’Brien is due to be further assessed after withdrawing from Saturday’s matchday squad and a decision on his availability will be made later in the week,” a statement from Leinster Rugby on Monday read.

It added the same is also the case for Brian Deeny, Joshua Kenny and Paddy McCarthy.

Hugh Cooney, a late call up to the bench against the Ospreys, suffered a knee injury to end his season.

The province offered no further updates on Ryan Baird, Jack Boyle, Will Connors, RG Snyman and Charlie Tector.

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John O'Sullivan

John O'Sullivan

John O'Sullivan is an Irish Times sports writer