Leinster Rugby issue positive updates regarding van der Flier, McGrath, McCarthy, and Doris

Leinster Rugby have issued an injury update ahead of Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship game in the RDS Arena against Cardiff Rugby, Kick off is at 5.05pm and the game will be shown on RTÉ, Premier Sports and URC TV.

Caelan Doris rolled his ankle in the second half of the game against Racing 92 but is expected to join the Irish Rugby squad as planned this week.

Josh van der Flier suffered a dead leg in the second half against Racing 92 but is expected to join the Irish Rugby squad as planned this week.

Luke McGrath and Joe McCarthy came through the game against Racing 92 with no issues following their respective returns from an ankle injuries.

There are no further updates on Johnny Sexton (cheek bone), Tadhg Furlong (calf), Charlie Ngatai (hamstring), Ed Byrne (knee), Jason Jenkins (hamstring), Robbie Henshaw (wrist), Martin Moloney (knee), Ciarán Frawley (knee) and Tommy O’Brien (knee)