SM
Friday, November 8
Upcoming predictions and previews

Ireland

Sean O'Brien to undergo surgery

:Headline: Sean O'Brien to undergo surgery: ID:32236: from db_amp
Ireland flanker Sean O'Brien faces a race to be fit for the November internationals after being told that he needs surgery on a hip injury.

Ireland flanker Sean O'Brien has been told that he needs surgery on a persistent hip injury.

The surgery is expected to keep the Leinster man out for around 14 weeks, meaning he could miss the start of his club side's Heineken Cup campaign next season, as well as Ireland's November Test matches.

Ireland manager Mick Kearney confirmed that O'Brien will be a doubt for the November internationals following their 60-0 drubbing at the hands of New Zealand.

"He is going having some keyhole surgery on his hip to repair some cartilage damage," said Kearney.

"It's going to happen within the next week or so and the recovery period for this type of operation is 13 to 15 weeks. It means it could be up to four months.

"Obviously it's going to make him doubtful for the November series."

Ireland kick off their November fixtures against South Africa on the 10th before facing Argentina two weeks later.

amp_article__32236 : Database Data restored...  : 
last updated article - 2012-06-26 18:26:13:
html db last update - 2012-06-26 18:26:13 :

ex - 7200 : read : read cache amp html

Click here for more stories about Sean O'Brien

Click here for more stories about Ireland

Share this article now:
Recommended Next on SM
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool108111961325
2Manchester CityMan City1072121111023
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest10541147719
4Chelsea105322012818
5Arsenal105321711618
6Aston Villa105321715218
7Tottenham HotspurSpurs1051422111116
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton104421714316
9Fulham104331413115
10Bournemouth104331312115
11Newcastle UnitedNewcastle104331010015
12Brentford104151920-113
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd10334912-312
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham103251319-611
15Leicester CityLeicester102441418-410
16Everton102351017-79
17Crystal Palace10145813-57
18Ipswich TownIpswich100551021-115
19Southampton10118719-124
20Wolverhampton WanderersWolves100371427-133
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.



. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .