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James Ryan and Hugo Keenan boost for Leinster ahead of Ulster clash

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Leinster have received a boost ahead of Saturday's BKT URC derby against Ulster with Ireland internationals James Ryan and Hugo Keenan expected to train fully this week.Lock Ryan has been out of action since arm surgery following a training ground injury when on Ireland duty during the Six Nations, while full-back Keenan has been rehabbing a hip injury.However, Garry Ringrose is to be further assessed for a shoulder injury before a decision will be made on his availability."James Ryan and Hugo Keenan are expected to return to full training this week ahead of the game against Ulster this weekend," said the province, who will take on Toulouse in the Investec Champions Cup final on Saturday week in London.Flanker Will Connors is expected to return to full training this week having been a late withdrawal from the team that beat Ospreys at the weekend as a precaution.Back Liam Turner picked up an arm injury last week at training and will not be available for selection this week.Lee Barron picked up a shoulder injury in South Africa and had a procedure last week which will rule the hooker out for the remainder of the season. Watch highlights of all the weekend's action on Against the Head, 8pm, RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player Follow the RTÉ Sport WhatsApp channel for the best news, interviews, analysis and features, as well as details of our sports coverage across all RTÉ platforms.

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