European Champions Cup: Leigh Halfpenny fit for Toulon

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Leigh Halfpenny joined Toulon in 2013

European Champions Cup semi-final: Toulon v Leinster

Venue: Stade Velodrome, Marseille Date: Sunday, 19 April Kick-off: 15:15 BST

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Leigh Halfpenny is fit for Toulon's European Cup semi-final against Leinster on Sunday after recovering from a shoulder injury.

Halfpenny, 26, suffered a shoulder sprain while being tackled during the Top 14 leaders' weekend win over Grenoble in his comeback game.

He had suffered concussion for Wales against Italy in the Six Nations.

Clermont Auvergne centre Jonathan Davies faces Saracens in Saturday's semi-final.

Wales prop Rhys Gill is on Saracens' bench.

Halfpenny was hurt in a heavy challenge from Grenoble's Australian back-rower Peter Kimlin around the half-hour mark.

He stayed on the field until the half-time break and did not reappear after the interval.

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