Ireland concern over Heaslip injury
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Ireland face an anxious wait to learn the extent of a back injury suffered by forward Jamie Heaslip, amid fears he could miss the rest of the Six Nations.
The number eight had to be replaced during the second half of
Ireland's 18-11 win over France
after appearing to be kneed in the back by Pascal Pape.
Reports on Sunday suggested that Heaslip may have suffered a suspected broken vertebrae in the incident.
French coach Philippe Saint-Andre has said Pape's challenge was accidental.
Lock Pape was given a yellow card by English referee Wayne Barnes for t…
The number eight had to be replaced during the second half of
Ireland's 18-11 win over France
after appearing to be kneed in the back by Pascal Pape.
Reports on Sunday suggested that Heaslip may have suffered a suspected broken vertebrae in the incident.
French coach Philippe Saint-Andre has said Pape's challenge was accidental.
Lock Pape was given a yellow card by English referee Wayne Barnes for t…
