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Henshaw and Kelleher may be back in Leinster selection mix
By Ian Cameron
Ireland internationals Robbie Henshaw and Rónan Kelleher may be back in the mix for the United Rugby Championship (URC) quarter-final against the Sharks as they step up their rehabilitation from injury.
Leinster's injury update on Monday confirmed that Henshaw will be further assessed this week after picking up a minor quad issue at training last week, an injury which saw him miss the win over Toulouse. A final decision will be made on his availability for the upcoming match, the province have said.
Kelleher is also set to step up his rehabilitation this week as he recovers from a shoulder injury. However, further assessment will be required before a decision can be made on his availability for selection. The news comes as a boost for Leinster, who will be eager to have their key players back in action for the quarter-finals.
Other Leinster players who have recovered from their injuries and are available for selection this week include Cormac Foley, who trained fully last week after recovering from a hamstring injury. Ryan Baird, Josh van der Flier, and Charlie Ngatai also came through their respective games at the weekend with no issues after recovering from shoulder, ankle, and hamstring injuries, respectively. Michael Milne has also come through the Graduated Return to Play Protocols and will be available for selection this week.
Meanwhile, Joe McCarthy will step up his rehabilitation this week as he recovers from an ankle injury. Tommy O'Brien will be further assessed this week as he continues to recover from a shoulder injury picked up against Vodacom Bulls.
There are no further updates on Vakhtang Abdaladze (neck), Ed Byrne (tricep), Rhys Ruddock (hamstring), James Lowe (calf), Johnny Sexton (groin), Jamie Osborne (knee), and Martin Moloney (knee).
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Don't think you've watched enough. But let's see how the future pans out. I'm quietly confident we have a row of 10's lined uo who would each start in many really good teams.
Go to commentsHopefully Joe stays where he is. That would mean Les, McKellar, larkham and Cron should as well. It’s the stability we need in the state programs. But, if Joe goes, RA with its current financial situation will be forced into promoting from within. And this will likely destabilise other areas.
To better understand some of the entrenched bitterness of those outside of NZ and NSW (as an example 😂), Nic, there is probably a comparison to the old hard heads of welsh rugby who are still stuck in the 1970s. Before the days where clubs merged, professionalism started, and the many sharp knives were put into the backs of those who loved the game more than everyone else. I’m sure you know a few... But given your comparison of rugby in both wales and Australia, there are a few north of the tweed that will never trust a kiwi or NSWelshman because of historical events and issues over the history of the game. It is what it is. For some, time does not heal all wounds. And it is still festering away in some people. Happy holidays to you. All the best in 2025.
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