Caelan Doris hopes Covid-hit Leinster can follow Munster's lead

Montpellier have had their own Covid outbreak, but the Champions Cup tie is expected to go ahead

Caelan Doris during a Leinster Rugby squad training session at UCD in Dublin. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Caelan Doris is hopeful a Covid-hit Leinster can take a leaf out Munster’s book when they face Montpellier in the Heineken Champions Cup at Altrad Stadium tomorrow evening (kick-off 8pm Irish time).

Overcoming the loss of several senior stars arising from their recent trip to South Africa, the Blues’ arch rivals dug deep to earn a bonus point victory against Wasps in Coventry last Sunday. Leinster were without three unnamed squad members for a Pool A opener at home to Bath on the previous day and will be further hamstrung for a second round visit to France after an additional number of players tested positive on Monday.