Injuries force coaches to consider their options

THERE is no good time to pick up a serious injury but some months are better than others.

Take the case over the past week or so of Ulster pair, Rory and Neil Best, along with Munster’s Ian Dowling.

The chances are that Neil Best will be out of contention for most of the Six Nations because of badly damaged ankle ligaments. Rory Best is troubled by a similar injury although his diagnosis is more favourable and he could be back within a month.