MUNSTER AND IRELAND WINGER Keith Earls has returned to training with his province ahead of the United Rugby Championship game against Connacht this weekend.
According to Munster's website, Earls has overcome a thigh injury that has kept him out for the majority of the season.
The 35-year-old has only played once for Graham Rowntree's side this year.
Liam Coombes (hamstring) and Jean Kleyn (ribs) will also return to full team training
In other news on the injury front for Munster's Joey Carbery will complete his return to play protocols with a view to returning to full team training this week.
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Carbery missed Ireland's dramatic win over Australia in the Autumn Nations Series. last weekend.
Antoine Frisch is expected to return to full training this week having undergone a scan on a thigh issue last week.
Dave Kilcoyne (shoulder) will progress with his rehab and his availability will be determined later in the week.
However Munster will not have the likes of Conor Murray (groin), Stephen Archer (ankle), Tom Ahern (shoulder), RG Snyman (knee), Fineen Wycherley (shoulder), Paddy Kelly (head), Jack Daly (knee), Jack O’Sullivan (knee), Andrew Conway (knee) unavailable for the game.
Keynan Knox also has a short-term knee injury.
Munster play Connacht at Thomond Park (7.35pm) this Saturday.
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