There are renewed fears for the future career of Jamie Heaslip after he was omitted from Leinster's European Champions Cup squad.
The number 8 has not played since the Six Nations defeat to Wales back in March due to a lower back issue.
His exclusion from Leinster's European panel may rule him out until at least the start of 2018, and there remains no time frame for a potential return.
The side begin their campagin on October 14 when they take on Montpellier.