James Ryan and Hugo Keenan set to boost Champions Cup chances by playing against Ulster

Hugo Keenan is expected to be able to play for the first time in more than a month when Leinster take on Ulster this weekend. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/InphoKeenan has been absent since a hip injury forced his late withdrawal from the starting line-up for the Champions Cup quarter-final win over La Rochelle at the Aviva Stadium on April 13th, but the fullback is also set to be available for selection at Kingspan Stadium.

Although he will be assessed as the week goes on, there is no guarantee that he will be able to play in the Ulster game. That is something their final opponents Toulouse achieved back in 2021, when they overcame the challenge of fellow Top 14 outfit La Rochelle in a compelling decider that was held at Twickenham. Whereas Covid restrictions meant only 10,000 people were allowed through the turnstiles for that contest, a cauldron-like atmosphere is anticipated on Saturday week.

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