Leinster’s bid for silverware is set to be boosted by the return of several players as the province builds up to the Investec Champions Cup final and United Rugby Championship play-offs.
Ireland loose-head prop Paddy McCarthy has returned to training after a four-month spell on the sidelines with a foot injury.
While 22-year-old McCarthy is not part of the European squad, a decision will be made later this week on his availability for Saturday’s URC game against Ospreys.
Jordan Larmour and Tommy O’Brien are available for selection this weekend, while Jack Conan has returned to training after hobbling off in the Champions Cup semi-final win over Toulon on 2 May.
Tadhg Furlong, James Lowe and Alex Usanov are all training, while Josh van der Flier and Robbie Henshaw are continuing to follow graduated return to play protocols.
Lock Brian Deeny is set to be assessed on an injury he sustained in Saturday’s bonus-point win over the Lions which virtually assured Leinster of a home URC quarter-final.
Joshua Kenny, who withdrew from the line-up before kick-off, also requires further assessment, while Connacht-bound back row Will Connors is ruled out for the rest of the season after picking up an injury on Saturday.
Leinster host Ospreys on Saturday before travelling to Bilbao for the Champions Cup decider against holders Bordeaux on 23 May.