Leinster could get more stars back for Sharks clash

INJURY UPDATE: Leinster provided injury updates on some of their players ahead of the United Rugby Championship quarterfinal against the Sharks in Dublin on Saturday.

Ireland internationals Robbie Henshaw and hooker Rónan Kelleher will both be given some more to prove their fitness levels ahead of Saturday's clash.

The duo missed their team's Champions Cup semifinal victory over Toulouse.

"Robbie Henshaw will be further assessed this week after picking up a minor quad issue at training last week before a final decision is made on availability," said a Leinster statement.

"Rónan Kelleher will step up his rehabilitation this week as he recovers from a shoulder injury."

The Irish giants revealed that lock Joe McCarthy (ankle) and back Tommy O’Brien (shoulder) will also be assessed this week.

The good news for Leinster is that Josh van der Flier, Ryan Baird and Charlie Ngatai all came through the match against Toulouse unscathed following their recoveries from injuries.

Scrumhalf Cormac Foley (hamstring) and prop Michael Milne (concussion) are available for selection this week.

There were no further updates on Vakhtang Abdaladze (neck), Ed Byrne (tricep), Rhys Ruddock (hamstring), James Lowe (calf), Johnny Sexton (groin), Jamie Osborne (knee) and Martin Moloney (knee).