THE IRFU TODAY revealed that Chris Henry has suffered a temporary blockage of a small blood vessel in his brain.
The Ulster flanker was ruled out of the Ireland team on the morning of the South Africa November International after displaying signs of a viral illness.
The 30-year old recovered quickly and an initial diagnosis was made of severe migraine.
However, further tests revealed the blockage and Henry is now resting up at home while he awaits further investigation and specialist opinion.
The IRFU wished Henry all the best in his recovery via their Twitter account:
Elsewhere, Mike McCarthy reported concussion like symptoms in the wake of the Georgia game and is undergoing return to play protocols.
The news is better for both Jared Payne and Rory Best with the former continuing his rehabilitation while the latter is set to train fully this week and is available for selection against Australia.
Hate to hear stories like this. I do hope he makes a full recovery.
I’m really worried that the crisis in American Football will be with us in a decade’s time.
It is the ticking bomb in Irish Rugby. In all Rugby.
Good luck Chris..thankfully they caught it before something bad happened.
Hope everything is ok. Scary stuff. Get well soon
Had a great Six Nations. Hope to see him back soon.
Chris,
Our thoughts are with you… Take care, didn’t start a fan but your performances made me one…
Ricard Strauss, try scorer yesterday, shows how fickle fate is.
Hopefully Chris will make a fast and full recovery and be back playing and scoring soon.
Terrible news. Get well soon Chris.
Caught in good time …hopefully no damage done ..he will be a big miss against Australia but health first .
One of our own. Best of luck and a full recovery.
Get well soon Chris hopefully you’ll be back up and running in the meantime take things easy
Scary stuff alright get better soon Chris
Puts it all in perspective. Get well soon big fella.
Take care Chris
Get well soon Chris Henry
So he’s had a small stroke or TIA… why not just say this? All the best for your recovery Chris.