Leinster injury update: Trio of Irish internationals nearing return to pitch

Leinster have been handed a significant boost ahead of their clash with Connacht on Saturday with the news that Irish internationals Andrew Porter, Ronan Kelleher and Jordan Larmour will return to training this week as they recover from injuries. 

Porter picked up an ankle injury during the Six Nations, Kelleher has been working on a shoulder problem and Larmour has been nursing a hip injury. 

A final call will be made on the trio as the week progresses. Meanwhile, prop Michael Milne is also nearing completion of his calf injury rehab.  

The following players remain on the sidelines: 

Dave Kearney (hamstring)  

Will Connors (knee)

James Ryan (concussion)  

Ryan Baird (back)