Squad Update

Preparations have commenced for Sunday’s return Champions Cup fixture against Leicester Tigers with the squad reporting for gym duties and review work today.

The medical team confirmed that BJ Botha, who was replaced at half-time during the round 3 encounter, sustained a concussion and the tighthead prop will follow return to play protocols.

Otherwise a clean bill of health was reported following the game with Francis Saili, Conor Murray, Donnacha Ryan and Mike Sherry all showing no ill effects after their recent knocks.

Tyler Bleyendaal who was a late withdrawal from Saturday’s match-day squad will continue to be monitored for a tight quad and his participation in training will be reviewed as the week continues.

There is good news for Johnny Holland (hamstring) and Peter McCabe (pec) with both players returning to full training tomorrow while Tommy O’Donnell (hip) will advance to modified training this week.

Duncan Casey (pec), Peter O'Mahony (knee) and Stephen Archer (neck) continue to follow their respective rehab programmes.