Zebo and Haley set for returns to training but injury list continues to grow after Leinster loss

Munster were defeated by Leinster over the weekend, their fourth loss of the season already.

The Munster squad returned to training at the HPC on Monday morning as preparations begin for Saturday evening’s Interpro derby against Ulster at Thomond Park (5.15pm).

On the injury front, Stephen Archer will undergo surgery today having suffered an ankle injury against Bulls last week.

Following the weekend’s action, Jack O’Sullivan (knee), Liam Coombes (hamstring) and Tom Ahern (shoulder) will all go for MRI scans this week with O’Sullivan expected to be unavailable for the medium term.

Jean Kleyn will go for a scan on a rib injury today and his availability will be determined later in the week.

The eight Munster players selected for Ireland’s Bank of Ireland Nations Series fixtures travel to Dublin today.

In positive news, Simon Zebo (calf), Mike Haley (groin) and Roman Salanoa (head) will all return to full team training this week.

Academy lock Edwin Edogbo (calf) is progressing with his rehab and his availability will be determined later in the week.

Alex Kendellen will increase his exposure to full team training with a view to returning in the next few weeks.

Unavailable: RG Snyman (knee), Jack Daly (knee), Alex Kendellen (head), Paddy Kelly (head), Keith Earls (thigh), Andrew Conway (knee), Fineen Wycherley (shoulder), Antoine Frisch (calf).