80+ column : Sep 25

THIS WEEK’S HARPIN’ POINTS

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JORDIE UNSURE

…he looks set to have a full bill of health by the time his move to the Irish province comes around.

Leinster learn extent of Jordie Barrett injury ahead of impending move

Mark Donlon – Extra.ie

EMERGING NEWS

The squad will convene on Wednesday morning in the IRFU High Performance Centre before travelling to South Africa on Saturday.

Emerging Ireland Update As Mullins, Donnelly & Tector Added To Squad

Huge Rugby

THANK YOU MARTY

…the decision has been made on medical advice in order to prioritise his mental wellbeing

Ulster’s Marty Moore retires from pro rugby on medical advice

RTÉ.ie

DETOUR DE FARCE

The affected fixtures include Leinster’s tie with La Rochelle in January as well as away matches in Bristol and Cardiff.

Leinster Rugby to fly from Belfast instead of Dublin Airport amid passenger cap row, says Ryanair

Ian Curran – Irish Times

SPRINGBOK TEARS

Seems Ireland get their very best results when they don’t play at all. They should try to do more of this.

South Africa Fans Bemused After Ireland Return To #1 In Rugby World Rankings

Eoin Harrington – Balls.ie

LEINSTER SQUAD UPDATE

INJURY UPDATE – AVAILABLE FOR SELECTION:

Jamison Gibson-Park: Came through the game on Friday with no issues after his recovery from a hamstring injury.

James Culhane: Withdrawn for a Head Injury Assessment towards the end of Friday’s game, and passed all assessments and will be available to travel with Emerging Ireland squad.

INJURY UPDATE – FURTHER ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:

Tommy O’Brien: Withdrawn with a hamstring injury on Friday and will require further assessment this week before a final decision is made on his involvement with Emerging Ireland.

Michael Milne: Withdrawn with an ankle injury on Friday and will be further assessed this week.

RG Snyman: Will step up his rehabilitation programme this week as he nears a return from a foot injury.

NO FURTHER UPDATES ON:

Dan Sheehan (knee)