New Zealand centre Rieko Ioane may make his Leinster debut in Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup opener in opposition to Harlequins (17:30 GMT).
Ioane is contracted to the Blues in New Zealand till 2027 however has taken a “sabbatical” to affix Leinster on a seven-month contract till the tip of the season.
The 28-year-old, who can even play on the wing, made his Take a look at debut in 2016 and has scored 38 tries in 88 caps for the All Blacks.
Ioane linked up together with his new Leinster team-mates on Wednesday and is now obtainable for choice.
Ioane, who had an notorious spat with Leinster and Eire legend Johnny Sexton, follows within the footsteps of All Black Jordie Barrett, who impressed on his short-term take care of the United Rugby Championship (URC) winners final season.
Second row Joe McCarthy is obtainable for choice after he missed Eire’s November internationals with a foot harm.
Wing Tommy O’Brien failed a head harm evaluation in Eire’s defeat by South Africa, however has accomplished his return to play protocols and is obtainable for choice.
Nevertheless, Eire internationals Andrew Porter, James Lowe and Robbie Henshaw are doubts for the European sport at Aviva Stadium.
Prop Porter is nursing an arm harm, Lowe has a calf situation and Henshaw has injured his hamstring.
A choice on their availability shall be made later this week.
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