Leinster and Munster have announced timely returns from injury for some key men ahead of their Pro 14 semi-final in the RDS on Saturday.
For the men in blue it looks as though scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park will be available along with the surprise return of back-rower Josh van der Flier.
Gibson-Park missed the final stages of the Champions Cup due to a hamstring injury but appears to have shaken that off to be available for Leo Cullen’s side as they prepare to defend their domestic title.
Van der Flier on the other hand, underwent a groin operation during the Six Nations and had been expected to miss the remainder of the season, however, after a remarkable recovery he could be set to line-out on Saturday.
Both will have to get through a week’s training and if they do will be up for selection.
In other good news for the reigning champions, there seems to be no new injuries to worry about following their bruising battle with Saracens over the weekend. Joe Tomane is the only player set to miss out with a hamstring injury of his own that he picked up during training last week.
For the visitors there could be a trio of comebacks with Joey Carbery, Keith Earls and Rhys Marshell all in contention for a place in the 23 for the weekend.
All will be monitored during training this week much like their Leinster counterparts and if they can prove their fitness would be a massive boost as Munster look to overcome their biggest rivals.
The returns only add to what is set to be a cracker of a game as both go in search of a place in the final where the victor will meet either Glasgow or Ulster, who face-off on Friday.
