Munster Rugby issue squad injury update ahead of crucial Cardiff URC clash

MUNSTER Rugby have issued a squad injury update and have started preparations at their High Performance Centre at UL ahead of Friday night’s URC Round 16 clash against Cardiff at the Arms Park, 7.35pm, live on TG4 & Premier Sports.

On the injury front following the Bulls game, tighthead prop Oli Jager is unavailable this weekend after a HIA in Saturday's URC defeat to the Bulls at Thomond Park.

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Another tighthead prop, Stephen Archer, is being assessed for a shoulder injury.

Munster report that Diarmuid Kilgallen came through his return to action with no issues.

Meanwhile, Craig Casey (illness) and Peter O’Mahony (tight hamstring) were late withdrawals ahead of the Bulls game.

Scrum-half Casey has returned to training and O’Mahony’s availability for Friday night will be determined later in the week.

Gavin Coombes and Calvin Nash both return to training this week after missing the Bulls clash due to ankle injuries.

The availability of John Hodnett (toe) and Diarmuid Barron (shoulder/arm) will be determined later in the week.

Mike Haley will start reintegrating into squad training this week having been unavailable since January due to an ankle injury.

Continuing to Rehab: Jeremy Loughman (hamstring), Ethan Coughlan (hamstring), Billy Burns (shoulder), Shane Daly (hamstring), Dave Kilcoyne (Achilles), Liam Coombes (chest), Edwin Edogbo (Achilles), Roman Salanoa (knee).