14 names. Decent news for a few, not so much for the rest.
Leinster are just over two weeks out from the start of the Guinness PRO12 season and without a slew of healthy bodies.
Leo Cullen's side have already played, and defeated Ulster, as part of their pre-season and take on Bath at Tallaght Stadium this weekend.
This morning, ahead of their alternate jersey launch, the province provided a lengthy injury update. It was a good thing the Leinster media folks used a reasonably sized font or it could have stretched to two pages. The main updates are:
- Johnny Sexton (Shoulder) - Out of the early PRO12 rounds
- Cian Healy (Neck) - Back training. No return date set.
- Robbie Henshaw (Knee) - Progressing well after surgery. Still months away from return.
- Isa Nacewa (Arm) - 'Very close' but no return date.
- David Kearney (Knee) - Nearing a return.
- Rhys Ruddock (Ankle) - Out until Round 4 of PRO12 at least.
There was better news on Rob Kearney (training fully), Mike McCarthy (available for selection) and Josh van der Flier (ditto).
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And the season hasn't even begun yet.
Brutal business, this professional rugby.
On the latest episode of the GAA Hour Hurling Show Wooly and the lads reflect on a monumental weekend of action. Listen below or subscribe here on iTunes
