ULSTER SCRUM-HALF NATHAN Doak and hooker Rob Herring have emerged as doubts for this weekend’s Challenge Cup quarter-final against La Rochelle.
Place-kicker Doak, who converted all four tries to complete Saturday’s 28-24 comeback victory over Ospreys, has an ankle issue.
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Meanwhile, 43-cap Ireland international Herring was replaced before half-time due to a calf injury sustained in the round of 16 contest.
An update from the province’s medical team confirmed that both were doubts, while longer-term absentees include: Stewart Moore (knee), Rory McGuire (shoulder), James McNabney (knee), Michael Lowry (groin), and Robert Baloucoune (elbow).
The Ulstermen will face Ronan O’Gara’s side on Friday evening at the Affidea Stadium (8pm kick-off).
La Rochelle left it late before scoring two decisive scores to shake off Newcastle Red Bulls, 26-18, in their round of 16 match.
Meanwhile, a Leinster injury update noted that Andrew Porter, James Ryan, and Garry Ringrose are “due to be further assessed and a decision… will be made later in the week” ahead of their Champions Cup quarter-final against Sale Sharks (Aviva Stadium, 5.30pm kick-off).
Tadhg Furlong and Jimmy O’Brien came through Sunday’s win over Edinburgh with no issues and are available for selection again this weekend.
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Doak and Herring doubtful for Ulster's quarter-final clash with La Rochelle
ULSTER SCRUM-HALF NATHAN Doak and hooker Rob Herring have emerged as doubts for this weekend’s Challenge Cup quarter-final against La Rochelle.
Place-kicker Doak, who converted all four tries to complete Saturday’s 28-24 comeback victory over Ospreys, has an ankle issue.
Meanwhile, 43-cap Ireland international Herring was replaced before half-time due to a calf injury sustained in the round of 16 contest.
An update from the province’s medical team confirmed that both were doubts, while longer-term absentees include: Stewart Moore (knee), Rory McGuire (shoulder), James McNabney (knee), Michael Lowry (groin), and Robert Baloucoune (elbow).
The Ulstermen will face Ronan O’Gara’s side on Friday evening at the Affidea Stadium (8pm kick-off).
La Rochelle left it late before scoring two decisive scores to shake off Newcastle Red Bulls, 26-18, in their round of 16 match.
Meanwhile, a Leinster injury update noted that Andrew Porter, James Ryan, and Garry Ringrose are “due to be further assessed and a decision… will be made later in the week” ahead of their Champions Cup quarter-final against Sale Sharks (Aviva Stadium, 5.30pm kick-off).
Tadhg Furlong and Jimmy O’Brien came through Sunday’s win over Edinburgh with no issues and are available for selection again this weekend.
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