Major injury blow for Ireland with Tadhg Beirne sidelined by ankle issue

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Major Injury Blow For Ireland With Tadhg Beirne Sidelined By Ankle Issue
Tadhg Beirne was forced off with injury in Ireland's win over France.
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By Ed Elliot, PA

Ireland lock Tadhg Beirne will miss the remainder of the Guinness Six Nations after being ruled out for up to 12 weeks with an ankle injury.

The 31-year-old Munster player was due to undergo surgery on Thursday, having been forced off early in the second half of Saturday’s 32-19 win over France in Dublin.

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British and Irish Lion Beirne, who has started his country’s last 14 Tests, left the Aviva Stadium on crutches, with his forthcoming absence a major blow for Andy Farrell’s team.

The Second-row has been key to Andy Farrell's side success in the last 12 months

“Tadhg Beirne will undergo surgery today on the ankle injury he sustained in Saturday’s win over France,” read a tweet from the Irish Rugby Football Union.

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“Unfortunately, Tadhg will be ruled out for up to 12 weeks.”

Head coach Farrell said following the weekend game that Beirne’s issue “did not look great”, with his fears subsequently confirmed.

Iain Henderson, pictured, replaced Tadhg Beirne in Ireland's win over France
Iain Henderson, pictured, replaced Tadhg Beirne in Ireland’s win over France. Photo: Brian Lawless/PA.

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