Leinster staring into prop conundrum with decision on Furlong’s fitness still to come

Injuries to Clarkson and Byrne could leave prop stocks light if Furlong is not passed fit to play

Leinster are yet to make a decision on the fitness of Tadhg Furlong ahead of the Munster clash on St Stephen's Day. Photograph: Tom Maher/InphoLeinster are still awaiting news on Tadhg Furlong’s fitness ahead of the St Stephen’s Day interpro away to Munster. The tighthead prop, who has not featured since the victory over Ulster on December 3rd due to an ankle injury, has progressed his training load but any decision on his participation next Monday will not be made until later this week.

If Furlong is not passed fit to play, Leinster could well be short of personnel on the tighthead side of the scrum after Thomas Clarkson picked up an arm injury playing for Trinity in the AIL, one that is set to sideline him for eight weeks. Michael Ala’alatoa was taken off at half-time during Friday night’s win over Gloucester though Leo Cullen later described his issue as mere “tightness.” The Samoan prop has started the last three games for Leinster in Furlong’s absence.

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