Munster have been handed a major boost with Jack Crowley fit again for their crunch clash with Connacht, though a string of injuries to key players tempers the optimism.
Clayton McMillan's side will be without several frontline stars including Tadhg Beirne and Calvin Nash after knocks picked up in their win over Ulster.
Connacht, meanwhile, are boosted by the return of Josh Ioane, but continue to deal with a lengthy injury list and ongoing fitness concerns.
With Champions Cup qualification on the line, both sides head into Saturday�s interpro with momentum�but significantly depleted squads.
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Leo Cullen has had another boost to his Leinster squad.
Hugo Keenan has put pen to paper on a new contract at the province until the end of the 2027/28 season.
Injuries have hampered the full backs game time this season.
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There's been a major blow for Ulster today.
Jacob Stockdale will miss the Challenge Cup final - having picked up an injury in their win over Exeter Chiefs in Belfast.
The province confirmed he'll require surgery on his face and won't make the trip to Bilbao.
Stuart McCloskey is also a doubt for the final later this month with a hamstring injury.
