Keith Earls is back in training with Munster.
Assistant coach Ian Costello has confirmed that the Ireland winger is closing in on his first appearance of the season after taking part in this morning's training session in Cork.
The province are now waiting to see how his knee injury reacts to the workout.
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Prop James Cronin also played a part in this morning's session as he steps up his recovery from an ankle problem.
Both players have an outside chance of returning in time for this weekend's trip to face Zebre.
