Keith Earls has recovered from the illness that saw him miss the clash with Leinster on St Stephen’s Day and trained with the squad today.

Rhys Marshall, who presented with further symptoms last week following his recent concussion, did not train today and continues to be monitored.

James Cronin suffered no ill effects as he returned to action off the bench against Leinster following a calf injury.

Ronan O’Mahony (fibula) and Conor Oliver (shoulder) have both returned to full training while Dan Goggin (knee) has returned to field-based training.

Continuing to rehab:

Tyler Bleyendaal (neck), Jaco Taute (knee), Chris Farrell (knee), Gerbrandt Grobler (ankle).