Leinster's preparation for the United Rugby Championship (URC) final against the Bulls has been clouded by injury concerns affecting four of their star players. Tadhg Furlong, Garry Ringrose, Hugo Keenan, and Josh van der Flier, all integral parts of Andy Farrell's British and Irish Lions squad, are racing against time to be fit for the crucial match.

Injury Updates:

• Tadhg Furlong: The tight-head prop has been plagued by injuries throughout the season, making only eight appearances for Leinster. His last game was in the Investec Champions Cup semi-final loss to Northampton on 3 May.
• Garry Ringrose: The centre has been sidelined since injuring himself against Zebre on 10 May, missing the entire play-offs.
• Hugo Keenan: Nursing a calf injury, Keenan's participation remains uncertain.
• Josh van der Flier: The flanker sustained a hamstring injury during the URC quarter-final win over Scarlets and is under assessment.

Positive News:

Leinster does have some positive updates with Jordan Larmour and Tommy O'Brien declared fit. Larmour, who was part of the extended matchday squad in the semi-final win over Glasgow, is ready to face the Bulls. O'Brien also came through the semi-final without any issues after recovering from a foot injury.

The final is set to take place at Croke Park, Dublin, on Saturday at 17:00 BST. The injuries could significantly impact Leinster's strategy and performance in this high-stakes encounter.