LEINSTER HAVE CONFIRMED that Harry Byrne will miss Saturday’s United Rugby Championship fixture against the Scarlets, as the province await a further update on the out-half’s hip injury.
Byrne limped off just 22 minutes into his first appearance of the season after shipping a heavy knock to the hip during Saturday’s 43-7 win over Zebre at the RDS.
And Leinster say the 22-year-old will not feature this weekend as they wait to discover the full extent of the problem.
Meanwhile Rory O’Loughlin, who injured his shoulder in the round two win over Dragons, will also sit out the Scarlets game.
The province have not yet ruled out Ciarán Frawley or Scott Penny, who picked up soft tissue injuries against Zebre, with a decision on their availability due to be made later this week.
There was better news surrounding Adam Byrne and Jordan Larmour, with the pair both coming through their first game back from injury without any issues.
There was also a positive update on Caelan Doris, who is recovering from a calf injury. The backrower took some part in on-field training today and will step up his rehab as the week progresses ahead of a potential return to action this weekend.
Josh Murphy is also due to return to training this week as he steps up his recovery from a calf injury, as is Jack Dunne, who has been sidelined with an ankle injury.
There was no further update available on Dave Kearney (ankle), Michael Milne (calf), Will Connors (knee) or Thomas Clarkson (hamstring).
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He’s not as disappointed as some on relation to how far off they are? They are miles off. No offence to Munster but they are an average,though very gutsy and committed side,and they have hammers Leinster twice in a row now. I do agree that they haven’t had any continuity with combinations,especially from 9-13,and hopefully when the likes of OBrien, Healy, Moore, Teo, McFadden etc come back then there will be a big improvement.
I must take the opportunity to praise Matt O’Connor for the huge improvement in Guinness Pro12 teams. Ever since he arrived at Leinster, every other team has greatly improved. Teams, that two years ago were almost brushed aside by Leinster, have now reached the heights that Leinster once inhabited alone.
Treviso have improved, Munster have improved, Edinburgh have improved, Scarlets have improved, Dragons have improved, Zebra have improved, Connacht (brilliant tonight, by the way) have improved..
In fact, they have all improved so much that Leinster has great difficulty taking on any of them.
By extension, Wasps and Harlequins have shown just how brilliant they are too due to you Matt.
I can hardly wait to see how much Castres get better when they arrive at the RDS soon. They will build statues in your image all over the town.
Matt, you have done European rugby a great service. They have all reached and surpassed Leinster this season thanks to your input at Leinster and everywhere else.
Thank you Matt and Happy New year!.
(and also to Mr Caputo, the news paper seller. Your influence on all other teams has been exceptional)