Cullen to miss Six Nations due to Achilles surgery

Irelands Six Nations squad will be named at lunchtime.

Wed, 18 Jan, 2012 - 08:35

Irelands Six Nations squad will be named at lunchtime.

The Star newspaper is reporting that Leinster second row Leo Cullen will miss out on the Six Nations as he is about to undergo surgery on both Achilles tendons and will need eight to 10 weeks recovery time.

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