Ruddock set to be named captain for South Africa trip, while Baird and Lowe in race against time to be fit for Toulouse cup game
Ryan Baird
No indication given as to whether James Lowe and Josh van der Flier will be fit to play
Leo Cullen says the response to the Caelan Doris yellow card was the turning point of the match
‘I thought he was immense in that second half … figuring out how to put his stamp on the game,’ says Ireland coach
Leinster forward wants to make up for lost time and impressed against Italy
Baird made Ireland debut against the Italians in 2021 in an empty Roman stadium due to coronavirus restrictions
If Leinster maintain their quick ruck speed they will get the tries they need to win
Leinster head coach says return of Will Skelton to French side will be part of planning
Johann van Graan’s side will not return to Thomond Park this season
Munster head coach says side were fully aware of permutations during endgame
Munster will now travel to play Ulster in URC quarter-finals with Leinster hosting Glasgow
Senior team are beneficiaries of good work which goes on at club and schools level
Coach has been preparing group for Champions Cup with Cullen in South Africa
Leinster and Ireland hooker is to be assessed in Dublin for a minor shoulder injury
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