Topping to miss Ulster's Celtic League opener

Eight-cap international wing James Topping is set to miss Ulster's opening Celtic League fixture against Edinburgh Rugby on Saturday due to a leg injury.

Topping to miss Ulster's Celtic League opener
Tue, 31 Aug, 2004 - 12:30

Eight-cap international wing James Topping is set to miss Ulster's opening Celtic League fixture against Edinburgh Rugby on Saturday due to a leg injury.

The 29-year-old ploughed into an advertising hoarding when attempting to help Mark McCall's side back into their 30-7 friendly loss to the Dragons at the weekend.

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