Leinster's Will Connors set for spell on sidelines

Ireland flanker Will Connors is set for another spell on the sidelines after Leinster confirmed that back row sustained knee ligament damage during their defeat to Cardiff in January.

The URC champions said the 25-year-old would be out for "eight to 10 weeks".

Connors, who won nine Ireland caps since making his debut in October 2020, was out injured for eight months last year with a knee injury before damaging his hamstring upon his return to action in December.

Dave Kearney (back) and Josh Murphy (chest) have returned to training ahead of Friday night's United Rugby Championship meeting with leaders Edinburgh at the RDS (6pm, live on RTÉ).

Joe McCarthy, who injured his shoulder in the loss to Cardiff, will be assessed later in the week.

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