Furlong and Lowe to miss Leinster's URC clash with Munster

Leinster's Tadhg Furlong. Image: Laszlo Geczo/INPHO Leinster's Tadhg Furlong. Image: Laszlo Geczo/INPHO LEINSTER HAVE CONFIRMED that Tadhg Furlong and James Lowe will both sit out Saturday’s United Rugby Championship meeting with Munster, with both players in a race to be fit for the Heineken Champions Cup final on 28 May.

Speaking after the 40-17 win, Leinster head coach Leo Cullen said that Furlong “seems to be OK” while Lowe’s injury “doesn’t seem to be too serious from first reports”.However the province have confirmed that both players will play no part in this weekend’s URC meeting with Munster as they look to recover in time for the Champions Cup final date against La Rochelle, with Leinster outlining that the pair will be further assessed during the week.

Meanwhile Rónan Kelleher will follow the return to play protocols having been removed for a HIA against Toulouse.

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