Leinster issue injury update ahead of URC derby with Munster Rugby in Limerick

LEINSTER has issued an injury update ahead of their St Stephen's Day visit to Limerick to face Munster Rugby in their sold-out United Rugby Championship at Thomond Park, 7.35pm, live TG4, Premier Sports.

Leinster report that out-half Johnny Sexton came through the Heineken Champions Cup game at the weekend against Gloucester Rugby with no issues after his return from a calf injury

Meanwhile, Jordan Larmour also came through the game with the Cherry and Whites with no issues after his return from a foot injury

Prop Tadhg Furlong has again increased his training load further towards the end of last week and will be further assessed this week for an ankle injury ahead of a final decision later in the week, Leinster report.

Will Connors will look to step up his rehabilitation programme this week as he nears a return from a bicep injury.

Ed Byrne, who picked up a knee injury in the game against Gloucester, will have a procedure this week which will rule him out of action for up to 12 weeks.

Munster will be looking to build upon their weekend win over Northampton Saints in the Heineken Champions Cup at Franklins Gardens when hosting Leinster at Thomond Park on December 26.