Leinster have confirmed that Cian Healy and Mike Ross both remain sidelined through injury.

The two Irish international props are working their way from knee and hamstring injuries respectively and Leinster scrum coach John Fogarty has revealed that there is a question mark hanging over the pair as to whether or not they will return in time for the start of Ireland's Six Nations campaign.

"Rossy and Cian have done really well to get back and they’re in a really good spot. The next two weeks for them are really important in terms of the Six Nations. I’m not sure if they’ll be back for the opener. We got an update this morning, saying they were moving really well," said Fogarty.

However, there is better news on Jamie Heaslip who has completed the return-to-play protocols following concussion.

Joe Schmidt's side begin their title defence against Wales in Dublin on February 7th.