Leinster could be without a key Ireland forward for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Toulon in Dublin.
The concern centres on tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong, who limped off in the 28th minute of Leinster’s shock 29-26 Vodacom URC defeat to Benetton in Treviso.
The Irish club is expected to provide a medical update on Monday.
The setback adds to a frustrating outing for Leo Cullen’s side, who were left to rue familiar issues in Italy. Game management, discipline and maul defence again proved costly as they slipped to a narrow defeat.
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Toulon also have injury concerns of their own ahead of the semi-final. The French club are monitoring several key forwards, including Charles Ollivon, David Ribbans, Lewis Ludlam, Swan Rebbadj and Brian Alainu’uese.
They have already been hit by a significant blow in the backline, with Gabin Villière ruled out long term after suffering a cruciate ligament injury. He joins prop Dany Priso and fullback Marius Domon on the sidelines.
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Despite those concerns, Toulon head to Dublin in confident mood after a dominant 52-26 win against Bayonne in the Top 14, running in eight tries in an attacking display.
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