'His ceiling is incredibly high’: Munster’s Edwin Edogbo set for return after 22 months out

Roman Salanoa, who also faced a long wait on the sidelines through injury, is also back in the mix for Munster.

SQUAD UPDATE: The return of Edwin Edogbo to full training following a lengthy injury absence is a big boost. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

It has been 22 months since Munster supporters last saw Edwin Edogbo in full flight but the excitement remains that the powerful second row can make a real impact in both red and green.

The 22-year-old from Cobh, along with fellow long-term absentee tighthead prop Roman Salanoa, played a part in the pre-game warm-up at Thomond Park last Saturday, Salanoa’s last game having been in the 2023 URC Grand final victory at the Stormers in Cape Town. Edogbo’s most recent senior outing had been the following St Stephen’s night against Leinster when the lock was struck down by the second Achilles injury of his fledgling career. He and Salanoa returned to full training this week and though their availability will be determined closer to Thursday’s team announcement for the following night’s Virgin Media Park clash with Edinburgh, senior coach Mike Prendergast has been delighted to see Edogbo on the practice field once more.