Leinster trio a doubt for Ireland's November opener against Springboks

DOUBT: James Lowe is one of a trio of Leinster backs who continue to rehab their various injuries. Pic: INPHO/Tom Maher

Andy Farrell may be facing into a huge November period without three of his most important backs for at least some of the window as the Leinster trio of Jamison Gibson-Park, James Lowe and Hugo Keenan continue to rehab their various injuries.

All three have played crucial roles for Farrell’s Ireland in recent times with Gibson-Park central to the side’s attacking tempo and shape at nine, Lowe providing a cutting thrust on the wing and Keenan offering a rock-solid presence at full-back.