Conor Murray still in doubt, better news for Stander and Scannell

Munster supporters were given some good news on the injury front on Monday as Rassie Erasmus gave hope that both CJ Stander and Rory Scannell will be fit to face Saracens in this Saturday's Champions Cup semi-final, although Conor Murray remains a major doubt, writes Simon Lewis.

Centre Scannell became Munster's latest doubt for the European showdown at Aviva Stadium when he suffered a nasty-looking ankle injury in last Saturday's Pro12 victory over Ulster at Thomond Park. Director of rugby Erasmus said post-match that the 23-year-old's injury made him a “big doubt” for this weekend but on Monday he said it was to be not as bad as first feared.