Ahead of this weekend's Champions Cup final pool stage game away to Wasps, the Ulster Rugby medical team have issued the following squad update.
Craig Gilroy suffered a fractured cheek bone in Saturday’s win over La Rochelle. He underwent successful surgery today to have a plate inserted.
John Andrew was replaced during Ulster A’s win over Cornish Pirates on Friday evening due to a concussion, and will undergo the Return To Play protocols.
Wiehahn Herbst continues to recover from a calf injury sustained versus Leinster on Saturday 6th January, and will be monitored throughout the week to assess his availability for Sunday’s game.
Tommy Bowe injured his sternoclavicular joint in the same game. It is responding well to treatment, and it is hoped that Tommy will return to full training in the next 3-4 weeks.
Other ongoing injuries:
Marcell Coetzee - Knee
David Busby - Calf
Paul Marshall - Calf
Robbie Diack - Back
Brett Herron - Knee
Jared Payne - Headaches
Jonny Simpson - Wrist
Schalk Van der Merwe - Ankle
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Ulster Rugby medical updates issued in partnership with the Ulster Independent Clinic.
Craig Gilroy suffered a fractured cheek bone in Saturday’s win over La Rochelle. He underwent successful surgery today to have a plate inserted.
John Andrew was replaced during Ulster A’s win over Cornish Pirates on Friday evening due to a concussion, and will undergo the Return To Play protocols.
Wiehahn Herbst continues to recover from a calf injury sustained versus Leinster on Saturday 6th January, and will be monitored throughout the week to assess his availability for Sunday’s game.
Tommy Bowe injured his sternoclavicular joint in the same game. It is responding well to treatment, and it is hoped that Tommy will return to full training in the next 3-4 weeks.
Other ongoing injuries:
Marcell Coetzee - Knee
David Busby - Calf
Paul Marshall - Calf
Robbie Diack - Back
Brett Herron - Knee
Jared Payne - Headaches
Jonny Simpson - Wrist
Schalk Van der Merwe - Ankle
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Ulster Rugby medical updates issued in partnership with the Ulster Independent Clinic.