'We're backing our depth' - Leinster set to rotate team for URC semi-final v Munster

Leinster look set to rest their frontline players for Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship semi-final against Munster at the Aviva Stadium (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player), with attack coach Andrew Goodman saying they'll be backing their squad depth.

With just over a week to go until the Heineken Champions Cup final against La Rochelle in Dublin next week, the province are unlikely to take any chances with their team selection this weekend.

Rónan Kelleher has returned to full training and is available for selection, and could be involved in this weekend's semi-final to build up game time, having been sidelined since mid-March with a shoulder injury. Scott Penny is a doubt, with the flanker following the return to play protocols for concussion.

James Lowe and Robbie Henshaw have stepped up their workload, with both players missing the recent wins against Toulouse and Sharks due to respective calf and quad issues. However, it seems unlikely they will be rushed back for the meeting with Munster on Saturday.

Goodman says James Ryan is "progressing really well", having been pictured wearing a protective boot at the Aviva Stadium for Saturday's quarter-final win against the Sharks, while Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier were among those who were also rested last week.

And while the Leinster assistant wouldn't commit to any specifics around their selection policy this week, it looks likely there will be further squad rotation.

"It's about getting fresh bodies out there," the New Zealander (below) said.

"If there's guys with niggles, we're backing our depth, there are guys who are fully fit to go out there and do a good job. There's been an amazing contribution from the whole squad right throughout both competitions, we've got