Woodlock facing eight-month lay-off

TIPPERARY star James Woodlock could be out of action for up to eight months after breaking two bones in his leg during Sunday’s SHC final.

Woodlock was stretchered off deep in stoppage time after sustaining the injury and drifted in and out of consciousness with sheer pain as he was being removed from the pitch.

The Drom & Inch captain was due to undergo surgery at Waterford Regional hospital last night and faces a tough rehabilitation process, including some time in a protective casing, as he aims to rebuild his promising career.