Blow for Schmidt as White out for up to four months

Connacht prop Nathan White will miss Ireland’s autumn Test series after rupturing a tendon in his upper arm in training with Joe Schmidt’s squad.

The New Zealand-born tighthead faces surgery next week and could now be sidelined for as long as four months.

The 33-year-old was lined up for his international debut against South Arica next weekend. His absence further drains Ireland’s already stretched front-row resources.