Munster likely to be without Peter O'Mahony against Leinster

Munster could again be without Peter O'Mahony for their BKT United Rugby Championship Interpro versus Leinster on St Stephen's Day, with the Ireland international still struggling to recover from a shoulder injury.

The 34-year-old hasn't played since their 10-3 win against the Stormers on 18 November, with his shoulder injury healing slowed than had been expected.

The province had initially been hopeful their former captain could have been fit for last weekend's Champions Cup meeting with Exeter, but had to make do without him for the 32-24 defeat.

Munster don't to return to action until Tuesday next when they host Leo Cullen's side at Thomond Park, but it appears O'Mahony has had a setback with the shoulder issue.

Having taken part in modified training last week, this afternoon's squad update says the flanker is "continuing to rehab" the issue, listing him on their injury report alongside their longer-term absentees like Joey Carbery, RG Snyman, Fineen Wycherley, Jean Kleyn, Mike Haley, Niall Scannell and Roman Salanoa, a development that doesn't bode well for his chances of recovering for the derby.

Graham Rowntree's side have been dealing with a lengthy injury report in recent weeks, which shows no sign of letting up.

Jack O'Donoghue, who returned from an ankle injury in last weekend's defeat to Exeter, is a doubt for the meeting with Leinster after suffering a hip injury on Sunday, with the province saying he will be monitored over the coming days.

There was also bad news for wing/full-back Patrick Campbell who could be set for another spell on the sidelines. Campbell recently returned from an ankle injury, but picked up a shoulder injury on his return to All-Ireland League action with Young Munster on Saturday, and will