Leinster expected to be near full -strength for URC semifinal against Munster

Joe McCarthy came through the game at the weekend against Cell C Sharks with no issues after his recovery from an ankle injury.

Rónan Kelleher was involved in the wider match-day squad at the weekend and will be available to train fully this week after his recovery from a shoulder injury.

Scott Penny has entered the Graduated Return to Play Protocols and will be further assessed as the week progresses.

Robbie Henshaw is expected to step up his rehabilitation from a minor quad issue this week and will be further assessed as the week progresses.

James Lowe is expected to step up his rehabilitation from a calf injury and will be further assessed as the week progresses.

Cian Healy picked up an ankle injury against Cell C Sharks and will be further assessed as the week progresses.

There are no further updates on:Vakhtang Abdaladze (neck), Ed Byrne (tricep), Rhys Ruddock (hamstring), Johnny Sexton (groin), Jamie Osborne (knee), Martin Moloney (knee).