Johann van Graan hopeful Keith Earls can return for Munster against Leicester

Munster boss Johann van Graan has not ruled out a return from injury this weekend for Ireland wing Keith Earls, writes Simon Lewis.

The Champions Cup Pool 4 leaders travel to Leicester on Sunday for their round-four game against the Tigers at Welford Road and head coach van Graan offered the prospect of a surprise comeback from a hamstring injury for Earls.