Welcome news on the injury front for Munster

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AHEAD of the season opener against Connacht in the URC at Thomond Park on Saturday (5.30pm), there is welcome news on the injury front for Munster.

Jean Kleyn (eye) and Ethan Coughlan (leg) have both returned to full training, coach Graham Rowntree confirmed in an update.

Kleyn returns having missed the majority of last season while Coughlan has recovered from an injury sustained against Bath last month.

Liam Coombes and Jack Daly will look to complete the return to play protocols with a view to a full return to training this week.

The duo were both removed following head injuries against Gloucester in Cork.

Dave Kilcoyne (shoulder) is increasing his training load with a view to a full-time return soon.

Diarmuid Kilgallen will undergo a period of rehabilitation with the medical department for a leg injury.

Continuing to rehab: Brian Gleeson (shoulder), Cian Hurley (knee), Tom Ahern (ankle), Rory Scannell (ankle), Paddy Patterson (knee), Edwin Edogbo (achilles), Roman Salanoa (knee).

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