MUNSTER SAY FRANCIS Saili will be released from hospital today after an overnight stay following his worrying neck/head injury during last night’s friendly against London Irish in Cork.
The All Blacks-capped centre sustained the blow in the 65th minute of play, leading to a delay of 15 minutes as he received treatment on the pitch before being stretchered off in a neck brace.
Saili was kept at Cork University Hospital for the night for observation purposes, according to a Munster statement this afternoon.
The 24-year-old was diagnosed with concussion, but Munster say that “an initial X-ray proved positive” and Saili will now return to his new home in Limerick.
Former Blues centre Saili will undergo a series of further tests with the Munster medical team in the coming days.
“We’re extremely pleased to see Francis make a return home today,” said Munster head coach Antony Foley. “Our priority now is to give him the care and time he needs to get right.”
Saili himself took to Instagram to share his thanks with supporters and attempt to ease fears over the injury.
“I’m down, but I’m never out!” wrote Saili. “Thank you everyone for the kind messages and support. Feeling a bit better this morning, photo looks worse than what it is but I’m okay.
“Will take it easy, but can’t wait to get back into action with my Irish Munster brothers! Thank you God and medical team for keeping me safe. Much love.”
When Eddie Howe took charge 2 years ago, he recalled his squad earlier than any other team to train during the summer, everyone chortled at the time of the work he put in to build his team. Now they’re in the big time. Well done Eddie.
Im delighted for Bournemouth.Who doesnt love a great underdog story like that.Hopefully they can carry the momentum into the Premiership.
Can’t wait, will be great for the league. Play open ball and score goals
People said the same thing about Leicester City last year
Fantastic to see in todays age. The little guys have a place at the big table.
Unreal. Delighted for them. Great achievement in such a competitive division
Eddie howe is a top manager. Will be managing a massive club in a few years. No doubt about it.
Martin O’ Neill has to cap Harry Arter soon. Fantastic player who needs to play in the centre of midfield for Ireland’s sake
Well done but dont know a lot about them except their association with Harry Redknapp and of course Gerry Peyton.
Great story, they’ll be the team everyone roots for next season
How much is the Russian lad actually spending?
They will be 5 million in the red at end of season , compare to qpr who were 69 million in red when they got promoted !
He’s invested £10m so far, which is quite a lot for a Championship club. He’s not just spending money on players though, a lot of it has gone to upgrading training facilities etc.
Bournemouth FC vs Manchester United in the Premier League, that would’ve been unheard of a few years back, ridiculous stuff to go that far in 7 years!
5r on harry redknapp becoming their director of football at some point in the next 6 months..
What if Middlesbrough get 19+ goals. And they lose by 1 goal. You never know…
As in they I mean Bournemouth.
Get a grip of yourself….
Ruairi Browne go home and get prepared for Saturday
Btw I know him to the rest of ye muppets it was a joke. Boring clowns.
That headline is very disrespectful to Charlton altogether
Great stuff delighted for Eddie and the boys can’t wait to see them in the premier league next year
They will go straight back down… Relegation fodder
Great stuff for Bournemouth, lovely town to boot.
What’s is paddy powers odds on Harry Redknapp taking over after a couple of bad results next season ?????
Quality manager who’s father is from Dublin. Maybe a future Ireland manager . Great fairy tale story even in the age of the big spenders..
Great for the club. Only thing is we will have to put up with Arry everytime they are live on sky!