Overview
- Head coach Leo Cullen said neither Tadhg Furlong nor Andrew Porter has been cleared to play RC Toulon, with decisions due later in the week.
- Tadhg Furlong left the field in the first half of a 29-26 United Rugby Championship loss to Benetton in Treviso, raising concern ahead of the Dublin tie.
- Leinster’s depth at prop is strained as Jack Boyle, Paddy McCarthy and Alex Usanov remain unavailable, with loanee Ed Byrne starting in Treviso and Jerry Cahir used off the bench.
- James Lowe, Jordan Larmour and Diarmuid Mangan have returned to training and need further checks, while Ryan Baird is ruled out, Charlie Tector is sidelined with a shoulder injury, and RG Snyman remains out.
- Toulon are tracking injuries in their pack and are without wing Gabin Villière long term, yet they arrive boosted by a 52-26 Top 14 win over Bayonne, a contrast that could test Leinster’s scrum and substitution plans if prop cover stays thin.