Last season's captain Caelan Doris is expected to be included when Andy Farrell names his Ireland squad later for rugby's Autumn Internationals.
The Leinster back-row has been training with the province as he steps up his recovery from a shoulder issue.
Joe McCarthy is a doubt due to the foot injury he suffered with the Lions this summer and full-back Hugo Keenan will be out until the New Year after undergoing hip surgery.
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