Keith Earls, Andrew Conway on way back for Munster but RG Snyman must wait

Keith Earls and Andrew Conway could make a return in Munster's URC meeting with Leinster. 

10 December 2021; Keith Earls during Munster Rugby squad training at University of Limerick in Limerick. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Keith Earls is on course for a Munster return after missing the Six Nations with a thigh injury and he could be back for the crunch URC tie with Leinster on Saturday week.

The 34-year old has stepped up his training load and while he won’t be involved in this Friday’s clash against Benetton Rugby in Cork, he could make his return the following weekend.