Players hurt for 20% of their career, says D’Arcy

IRISH international Gordon D’Arcy believes top flight players can expect to spend at least 20% or their careers on the injured list.

The Leinster star makes the claim in the new Hot Press annual, which goes on sale today.

The heavy hits and growing physicality of the game has come increasingly under the spotlight in recent years with concerns for safety and long term health of players.