Leo Cullen issues injury update on Sexton and more ahead of Gloucester game

Leinster Head coach Leo Cullen during a training session at Energia Park in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

placeholder image — Leinster Head coach Leo Cullen during a training session at Energia Park in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Friday evening's Round 2, Heineken Champions Cup game in the RDS Arena against Gloucester Rugby. Kick off for the game is 8.00pm with the game being shown live on RTÉ TV and radio.

Charlie Ngatai came through the game at the weekend against Racing 92 with no issues after his return from a shoulder injury and is availible for selection.

Two stars who need further assessment are Johnny Sexton and Tadhg Furlong. Sexton increased his training load towards the end of last week and will be further assessed this week for a calf injury ahead of a final decision later in the week. Likewise, Furlong increased his training load 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.

There were no further updates on Robbie Henshaw (wrist), Martin Moloney (knee), Ciarán Frawley (knee), Will Connors (bicep), James Tracy (neck), Charlie Ryan (knee) and Tommy O’Brien (knee).