The Ulster Rugby medical team have issued the following squad update.
Marcell Coetzee underwent surgery this week in South Africa. He has had recurrent left knee problems because of a laxity in his previously repaired ACL, and to repair this he has had revision surgery performed on this ligament. His anticipated return to play time is 9 months.
Chris Henry sustained trauma to his larynx in the game against Connacht and was unavailable for selection this week. It is hoped he will be fit for selection next week.
Alan O’Connor sustained a concussion in the game against Connacht and is following Return to Play protocols.
David Shanahan sustained a torn right hamstring playing for Ballymena last Friday and it is estimated he will be unavailable for the next 3-4 weeks.
Rob Lyttle sustained a right shoulder injury playing for Banbridge last Friday and was unavailable for selection this week.
These players join Craig Gilroy (back), Jared Payne (headaches), Rory Best (hamstring) and Nick Timoney (ankle) on the current injured list.
Schalk van der Merwe has resumed full training and it is anticipated he will return to rugby next weekend.
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Medical / injury updates in association with the Ulster Independent Clinic.
Marcell Coetzee underwent surgery this week in South Africa. He has had recurrent left knee problems because of a laxity in his previously repaired ACL, and to repair this he has had revision surgery performed on this ligament. His anticipated return to play time is 9 months.
Chris Henry sustained trauma to his larynx in the game against Connacht and was unavailable for selection this week. It is hoped he will be fit for selection next week.
Alan O’Connor sustained a concussion in the game against Connacht and is following Return to Play protocols.
David Shanahan sustained a torn right hamstring playing for Ballymena last Friday and it is estimated he will be unavailable for the next 3-4 weeks.
Rob Lyttle sustained a right shoulder injury playing for Banbridge last Friday and was unavailable for selection this week.
These players join Craig Gilroy (back), Jared Payne (headaches), Rory Best (hamstring) and Nick Timoney (ankle) on the current injured list.
Schalk van der Merwe has resumed full training and it is anticipated he will return to rugby next weekend.
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Medical / injury updates in association with the Ulster Independent Clinic.