A decision will be made later this week on the Cahir man's availability for the weekend's clash with Racing 92.
Meanwhile the providence has been dealt a blow with the news that Darren Sweetnam will be out of action for six weeks.
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The Cork native sustained a knee injury in the Stephen's Day win over Leinster, and the province say he won't return until mid February at the earliest.
In better news for Munster fans, it's been confirmed Jaco Taute will remain with the province until the end of the season.
The centre along with scrum-half Angus Lloyd have signed deals, keeping them at Thomond Park until June.
