Leinster suffer out-half crisis as Contepomi faces extended layoff

LEINSTER’S worst fears were confirmed yesterday evening when influential out-half Felipe Contepomi was ruled out for up to six weeks as a result of medial ligament damage he suffered on duty with Argentina in Paris last weekend.

Contepomi will now miss the two crucial Heineken Cup games against Agen in Lansdowne Road and Stade Armandie in December, but he should be available for selection for the remaining two Pool 5 fixtures in January.

Leinster hope Contepomi will be fit by the first weekend of the New Year at the latest, and Michael Cheika will be eager to hand him some much needed game time in the Magners League game against the Ospreys in Donnybrook on January 5th if at all possible.