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Billy Twelvetrees: 'Ed started pre-season with us and and nine months on he’s really struggling. Jesus Christ.'

The former England and Lions centre, leaves Kingsholm a legend after over a decade's service, and in that time he has matured into a man

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Leinster list 5 stars 'available' for La Rochelle

By Ian Cameron
Scott Penny of Leinster Rugby celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's fourth try during the Heineken Champions Cup Quarter Finals match at Aviva Stadium on April 07, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Following on from their heartbreaking, shock loss to Munster in the URC semi-final, Leinster have listed five injury concerns as ‘available’ ahead of the Heineken Champions Cup Final against La Rochelle.

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Leinster were humbled by their domestic rivals, losing 16-15 after a dramatic late drop goal from Munster 12 Jack Crowley sealed a rare derby win for the Graham Rowntree coached side.

Robbie Henshaw, Cian Healy and Rónan Kelleher all came through the semi-final loss at the weekend with no issues after their recovery from respective quad, ankle and shoulder issues.

James Lowe, who was part of the extended match day squad at the weekend, will train as normal this week.

Back row Scott Penny came through the Graduated Return to Play Protocols and will be “available for selection this week.”

Leinster also confirmed that Will Connors, who was concussed in the opening minutes of the game, will enter Graduated Return to Play Protocols and will not be available.

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