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Boost for Andy Farrell as Lowe returns to Leinster training
By Ciarán Kennedy
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has been handed a welcome boost with the news that James Lowe has returned to Leinster training following a groin injury. The wing, who made his international debut in November, hasn't played any rugby since the Autumn Nations Cup loss to England.
But the 28-year-old is now back on the training pitch with the province, a welcome development for Farrell ahead of the upcoming Six Nations. The tournament is scheduled to kick-off on February 6, although there are growing fears it could be pushed back due to Covid concerns.
Leinster have also confirmed that both Rhys Ruddock and Jordan Larmour came through their returns from injury with no issues last weekend. The pair both started in the province's 24-12 Pro14 win over Ulster at the RDS, with Larmour returning from a three-month lay-off following a shoulder injury.
Flanker Josh Murphy is also expected to train as normal this week following a minor calf injury, while Seán Cronin and Ciarán Frawley both require further assessment.
Hooker Cronin injured his knee against Ulster and will be monitored as the week progresses while Frawley has returned to training following a hamstring injury.
Meanwhile, Scott Penny has passed the Graduated Return to Play Protocols after a head injury in the defeat to Connacht, but Leinster have confirmed he also sustained a neck injury in the game, which will require further assessment.
There was no new update available on Garry Ringrose (jaw), Conor O’Brien (knee), Tommy O’Brien (ankle), Tadhg Furlong (calf), Max Deegan (knee), Vakh Abdaladze (back) or Adam Byrne (hamstring).
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Agree with Wilson B- at best. And that is down to skilled individual players who know how to play the game - not a cohesive squad who know their roles and game plan. For those who claim that takes time to develop, the process is to keep the game plan simple at first and add layers as the squad gels and settles in to the new systems. Lack of progress against the rush D, lack of penetration and innovation in the mid-field, basic skill errors and loose forwards coming second in most big games all still evident in game 14 of the season. Hard to see significant measureable progress.
Go to commentsKeep telling yourself that. The time for a fresh broom is at the beginning - not some "balanced, incremental" (i.e. status quo) transition. All teams establish the way forward at the beginning. This coaching group lacked ideas and courage and the players showed it on the pitch. Backs are only average. Forwards are unbalanced and show good set piece but no domination in traditional AB open play. Unfortunately, Foster - Mark 2. You may be happy with those performances and have some belief in some "cunning plan" but I don't see any evidence of it. Rassie is miles ahead and increasing the gap.
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