Injuries to Healey and Johnson add to Leicester’s woes

DEPOSED European champions Leicester were last night reeling from a double injury setback - barely 24 hours after surrendering their Heineken Cup crown at home to Munster.

Austin Healey undergoes exploratory knee surgery today after limping off during the second half against their quarter-final conquerors.

And No 8 Will Johnson, younger brother of Leicester and England captain Martin, will not play again this season due to knee ligament damage sustained at Welford Road.

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