X-ray reveals Earls has not broken ankle

AN X-ray on Keith Earls ankle injury has revealed no new break.

Earls picked up the injury in a non-contact situation during rehab work on an existing groin problem on Monday evening. The utility back will undergo further medical examination later in the week to determine the full extent of the damage.

The IRFU has confirmed that the injury occurred during training with the Munster squad, and not with the Ireland squad, who are currently involved in a 35-man camp in Belfast.