Munster Rugby confirm squad injury update ahead of crunch Toulon clash

THE Munster Rugby squad is continuing preparations at their High Performance Centre at UL ahead of Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against RC Toulon at Stade Felix Mayol, 3.15pm Irish time.

On the injury front, Munster Rugby has confirmed that with his eye issue slow to recover and set to keep him out of action for the coming months, World Cup-winning second-row Jean Kleyn has undergone surgery on an ongoing knee issue and will not return to play this season.

Munster have also revealed that back-row Jack O’Donoghue’s need for surgery on a knee injury will be determined following a surgical consultation this week.

Meanwhile, the availability of Oli Jager, Fineen Wycherley, Alex Nankivell, Niall Scannell, Peter O’Mahony, Joey Carbery and Patrick Campbell will be determined later in the week.

Prop Oli Jager is continuing the return to play protocols.

Fineen Wycherley and Peter O’Mahony (both shoulder) are increasing their training exposure this week.

Alex Nankivell (ankle), Niall Scannell (groin), Joey Carbery (wrist) and Patrick Campbell (shoulder) all return to training this week.

There is a positive update for hooker Eoghan Clarke as he has completed the return to play protocols and is available for the weekend.

There is good news for Mike Haley (hip) and Cian Hurley (ankle/achilles) as they will return to training in the coming weeks.

RG Snyman (chest/shoulder) is continuing to rehab and is due a return to action in March.

Continuing to Rehab: Jack O’Donoghue (knee), Dave Kilcoyne (shoulder), Diarmuid Barron (foot), Edwin Edogbo (achilles), Jean Kleyn (eye/knee), Jack Daly (ankle), Liam Coombes (shoulder), RG Snyman (chest/shoulder), Roman Salanoa (knee), Mike Haley (hip), Cian Hurley (ankle/achilles).