Munster’s James Cronin out for up to eight weeks

13 Munster players have been named on the Ireland squad for the opening two rounds of the Six Nations.

Munster’s James Cronin out for up to eight weeks

Munster have issued a squad update, with bad news on the injury front.

Prop James Cronin underwent surgery yesterday and has been ruled out for approximately six to eight weeks with a finger injury.

Dave Foley sustained a wrist injury in the Munster A game in Allianz Park on Friday night and the Tipperary lock will now seek specialist opinion.

Academy number eight Gavin Coombes is also under medical review for a shoulder injury.

With 13 representatives named on the Ireland squad for the opening two rounds of the Six Nations the remaining members of the Munster squad are on a recovery week.

Currently unavailable - Darren Sweetnam (knee), Robin Copeland (thumb), Sam Arnold (knee), Alex Wootton (shoulder), Sean McCarthy (knee), Mark Chisholm (concussion), Duncan Casey (knee), Mike Sherry (back), Cathal Sheridan (ankle).

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