The 29-year-old Byrne has slipped down the pecking order with Leo Cullen’s runaway United Rugby Championship leaders, this season coming off the bench five times in the six games that he has played since the start of the campaign.
Leinster and Ireland fly-half Ross Byrne has been linked with a potential move to France’s Top 14 this summer. Reports in French media suggest Montpellier are interested in signing the 29-year-old as they seek to strengthen their squad.
The Ireland Sevens captain has led a life less ordinary as he's travelled the world and has his sights set on Olympics glory
Stepping out of Johnny Sexton's shadow was never going to be easy but Leinster's out-half has a day of reckoning in London
The 24-year-old has started 35 times in his 60 appearances for the Irish province and has nearly always been named at fly-half.
Leinster has confirmed its lineup for the upcoming Champions Cup clash against La Rochelle, with Harry Byrne winning the race for the pivotal flyhalf position.
Head coach Leo Cullen could be forced to plan without both of his senior 10s for Friday's game at the RDS.
Bryan Byrne only ever started six league games with Leinster but the hooker has quickly become an invaluable part of the Bristol set-up.
Amid fear their four selected half-backs versus France could pull up injured pre-game, Ireland have called in John Cooney and Harry Byrne.
The 21-year-old out-half has been one of Leinster's most impressive performers in the Guinness Pro14 this season.