Injury Update

John Afoa suffered a disk injury in his back in the Heineken Cup match against Saracens and will be out of this weekend’s match against Connacht. 

John Afoa suffered a disk injury in his back in the Heineken Cup match against Saracens and will be out of this weekend’s RaboDirect PRO12 match against Connacht.

Rory Best sustained a significant ankle sprain in the quarter-final. He will be out of rugby for between six and eight weeks.

Ruan Pienaar suffered a reoccurrence of his AC joint injury. It is anticipated that he will be out of rugby for at least six weeks.

Dan Tuohy has a fractured hand. He will undergo surgery this week and is not expected to return to rugby until May.

Roger Wilson sustained a fractured thumb. He will also be out of rugby until May.

Andrew Trimble suffered concussion in the game against Saracens and will now follow the normal return to play protocols.