Dan McFarland’s side need maximum points and the Stormers to slip up to move above them into second place
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Wing picked up knock against Leinster but it is not the ankle which sidelined him for a year
Ireland international has not played since September 2021 due to an ankle injury
Abrasive centre says – despite Sexton’s absence – Ireland have the players to take the game to the French
Forwards coach Roddy Grant expects another fierce physical test against French side
Ulster and Ireland winger has not played since opening game of the season
John Cooney ruled out of Champions Cup match against Northampton Saints
Second playmaker role good enough for versatile back despite preference for outhalf
South African number eight working his way back to match fitness after Covid diagnosis
Inverse snobbery may be difficult to shake off but All Blacks game is one of the sports events of the year
Johnny Sexton set to win 100th cap against Japan in November series opener
Planning for Japan and the All Blacks rather than France 2023 is a short-sighted choice
Leinster duo Dan Sheehan and Ciarán Frawley the news names in squad of 38
Between injury issues and lack of game time for key players the head coach has a tough task
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