Injury blow for Ireland ahead of Six Nations

Ireland open their campaign away to Scotland on February 4.

Tue, 03 Jan, 2017 - 16:02

Ultan Dillane looks set to miss the start of this year's Six Nations.

Connacht head coach Pat Lam has confirmed the lock will face five or six weeks out of action due to the ankle injury he suffered in the loss to Ulster in the Guinness PRO12.

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