Why isn’t Conor Murray playing for Ireland against Italy in Six Nations today and when will scrum-half return?
IRELAND are taking on Italy today and will be expecting a win against the Six Nations whipping boys.
But they’ll have to do it without scrum-half Conor Murray.
Why isn’t Conor Murray playing for Ireland against Italy?
Conor Murray picked up a hamstring injury in training before Ireland’s game against France.
The official Ireland rugby account tweeted: “Unfortunately @ConorMurray_9 picked up a hamstring strain in training this week and has been ruled out of Sunday’s game.
“Wishing you a speedy recovery, Conor!”
Most read in Rugby Union
As a result of Murray’s injury, Leinster’s Jamison Gibson-Park will start for the Irish against Italy.
If the injury is a minor strain, Conor Murray may be back for the final two rounds.
If it is a tear or a serious injury, that could well rule Murray out of the tournament.
After Italy, Ireland play Scotland on March 14 and England in their final match on March 20.
