Leinster's options at prop are strained ahead of Saturday's game at Bayonne in the Investec Champions Cup.
A "significant foot injury� has ruled out Paddy McCarthy, while Andrew Porter is still struggling with a calf issue.
But there's better news for head coach Leo Cullen with Garry Ringrose, RG Snyman, Tadhg Furlong and Jimmy O�Brien all back in training.
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