Rugby World Cup squad return to training

Head coach Joe Schmidt will be hoping that Johnny Sexton will be able to take a full-part in the session as he continues his recovery from injury, while Keith Earls is also expected to return to action after he was rested last Tuesday.

After the work-out, a decision is expected on whether or not the Irish management team are planning to lodge an appeal against Sean O'Brien's suspension while there will also be an update on Paul O'Connell's surgery.

Later tonight, Connacht, Leinster and Ulster are all in action in the Guinness Pro12.

Connacht host Zebre at the Sportsground from half-past seven, while Leinster are away to the Scarlets at 7.35.

Ulster's trip to Murrayfield to face Edinburgh will kick-off at quarter-to-eight.