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Rhys Ruddock to consult surgeon this week amid hamstring fears

Jonathan Sexton is no issue for Leinster’s medical team, while Adam Byrne and Ross Molony are due back in training at UCD this week.

LEINSTER’S IN-FORM FLANKER Rhys Ruddock will see a surgeon this week after being helped off early with a hamstring injury during Leinster’s Champions Cup pool win over Exeter Chiefs.

The 27-year-old, who captained Ireland during the summer and for the clash against Fiji, was replaced by Josh van der Flier in the second half of the 8 – 18 win in Sandy Park.

While Leinster’s injury update merely stated that the flanker had suffered a hamstring injury, The Evening Herald today reported that Ruddock has suffered a grade three hamstring tear, and so there are concerns that he could be sidelined for the rest of the season.

Aside from the loss of Ruddock there was positive news on Leinster’s injury report at UCD today with Jonathan Sexton not even featured after a bang on his thigh brought Isa Nacewa on to kicking duty in Exeter.

Adam Byrne will return to full training this week having complained of pain in his knee since making his international debut in Ireland’s win over Argentina. Ross Molony will also return to on-field sessions as he steps up his recovery from a knee injury.

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    Jul 9th 2013, 8:33 PM

    I thought that wally retired

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    Jul 9th 2013, 6:00 PM

    Haye with slaughter Tyson.

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    Jul 9th 2013, 9:08 PM

    Both of em are gimps!!,good hipe in uk but no one in U.S. would give a wet wank about these two average nobody boxers!!!build up will be funny listening 2 of em talking crap about each other tho

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    Jul 9th 2013, 7:27 PM

    If Fury isn’t easily led into a scrap he could have the beating of him. Haye had beaten nothing but duds at heavyweight. Hayes power though means he could end it at any point especially with furys questionable chin. Should be an interesting one, if it does go ahead, you never know with these two.

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    Jul 9th 2013, 7:40 PM

    Fury hasn’t beaten anyone of note at hw either.

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    Jul 9th 2013, 7:21 PM

    That fight will resemble a bag of excriment

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    Jul 10th 2013, 6:51 AM

    No it will be a,great fight. Like to see use do,better.

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    Jul 9th 2013, 8:22 PM

    The pre fight hype will be more entertaining. Because fury is getting knocked the fcuk out.

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    Jul 9th 2013, 10:43 PM

    They should promote that card as bum fights!

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    Jul 9th 2013, 7:35 PM

    Assume the winner will get a shot at one of the Klitschkos??

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