Concern for Tommy O’Donnell as Rassie Erasmus hails world-class Conor Murray

Ankle trouble continues to dog bang-in-form Munster flanker Tommy O’Donnell. He looked to be in serious trouble when hobbling off in the New Year’s Eve win over Connacht and so it came as a pleasant surprise when the Tipperary man reported fit for Saturday’s game against Racing 92 and duly performed like a man inspired.

Concern for Tommy O’Donnell as Rassie Erasmus hails world-class Conor Murray

But he again had to be helped from the pitch in Paris and last night Munster director of rugby Rassie Erasmus reported that it was O’Donnell’s other ankle that had been hurt and that the injury was causing even greater concern that his original problem.

“Tommy is still the biggest concern,” said Erasmus. “It was his other ankle. Last week he made it but this week it is more serious. I don’t think it’s a long-term thing but I am sure in this turnaround from now until Saturday, he won’t make it. Other guys have just normal knocks. Playing against big French guys you get those bumps. There are one or two I am concerned about. They say they are fine but we will see.”

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