Leinster get timely Champions Cup boost

Tuesday 3 Dec 2024

INJURY UPDATE: Leinster received some good news ahead of the Champions Cup Round One match against Bristol Bears on Sunday.

The Irish giants confirmed that Ryan Baird, Jordan Larmour, Jimmy O’Brien, Lee Barron and Jack Conan will all be available for the opening round of the Champions Cup campaign.

The utility forward Baird has come through the graduated return to play protocols after picking up a head knock on Ireland duty.

Meanwhile, Larmour, O’Brien, Conan and Barron, who featured in Leinster’s URC victory against Ulster in Belfast last weekend, came through the game with no issues after returning from injury.

Paddy McCarthy and Tommy O’Brien have returned to full training.

Will Connors picked up a hamstring injury against Ulster and is unavailable, while Jamie Osborne (groin) and Tadhg Furlong (hamstring) are also set to miss the trip to Bristol.

Leinster revealed that there are no further updates on hooker Dan Sheehan and wing Rob Russell.

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