Injury rules Ford out of Irish game

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Sat, 04 Mar, 2006 - 00:00

The young Borders hooker - who starred in the closing stages of the historic triumph over world champions England at Murrayfield - was stretchered off after just two minutes of the crucial Celtic League clash at Firhill.

Ford suffered serious knee ligament damage as he landed awkwardly in a challenge and is likely to be sidelined until next season.

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