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Hugo Keenan, Ciarán Frawley and Jack Conan back for Leinster's Champions Cup trip to La Rochelle

Hugo Keenan is in line to make his first appearance since the November victory over Australia after Leinster confirmed he's fully fit for Sunday's Investec Champions Cup collision with La Rochelle.

Keenan hurt his wrist during the 22-19 win over the Wallabies at Aviva Stadium.

Leinster said on Tuesday he is available for the trip to France, as are Jack Conan, Ciarán Frawley, Thomas Clarkson and Max Deegan.

Conan sustained an injury against Connacht four days before Christmas, while Frawley hurt his back against Bristol Bears earlier in the month. Clarkson has overcome the arm injury he picked up in the defeat of Clermont, and Deegan has come through the graduated return to play protocols.

In another boost, Tadhg Furlong has not been completely ruled out. The province said he's due to step up his rehabilitation from a hamstring injury this week and will be further assessed before a final decision is made on his availability.

It leaves the province in good shape heading into Sunday's rematch with their European rivals, as they look to maintain their unbeaten start to the season, which has now reached 11 wins in a row.

La Rochelle have endured a mixed campaign so far, with two wins from two in Europe, although Ronan O'Gara's side have been inconsistent in the Top14, currently sixth in the table.

The two-time European champions did get back on track with a 22-19 win against Toulouse last weekend, and Leinster attack coach Tyler Bleyendaal is expecting his side to be facing the best version of the French side this weekend.

"Pretty immense, pretty important [game] for us, and very exciting. A lot of history with La Rochelle in recent years, so we're expecting a tough and aggressive battle," he told RTÉ Sport.

"I think the players will

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