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Leinster handed giant boost ahead of crucial Champions Cup semi-final against Northampton
@Source: thesun.ie
LEINSTER Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday’s Champions Cup semi-final clash with Northampton Saints at Aviva Stadium.
The Dublin-based province will be hoping for a repeat result from last year's European semi against their English counterparts - and it's good news.
The four-time European Cup winners issued a statement on their website this afternoon.
Leinster confirmed that double World Cup winner RG Snyman has returned to full training having recovered from injury sustained against Ulster.
While Ryan Baird came through last weekend's surprise defeat to the Scarlets with no issues after his return from injury.
James Ryan and Rob Russell will look to increase their training load this week as they continue their recovery from injury and will be further assessed as the week goes on.
Second-row Ryan has not played rugby since Ireland's Six Nations clash against Italy, but could feature on Saturday's panel after a further update will be made on his fitness as the week progresses.
The Blues also conifrmed Will Connors is unavailable for selection with an arm injury and will be further assessed this week.
Brian Deeny will have a procedure on a knee injury which will keep him out of action for the rest of the season.
There is no further update on Jordan Larmour's return at this stage.
Leinster host the Saints at 5:30pm at Aviva Stadium.
The game will be live on both RTÉ2 and Premier Sports 1.
There's a limited number of tickets available for the European clash on a first come first served basis.
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