Will Addison recovering from surgery on leg fracture

The injury sustained early in the second half of the win over South African franchise the Lions on Friday night at the Kingspan Stadium was the latest in a long line of setbacks which have included back and hip problems.

Ulster’s Will Addison sustained a leg fracture on Friday night against Emirates Lions

Ireland utility back Will Addison is set for another lengthy spell on the sidelines as Ulster confirmed he suffered a leg fracture on Friday night.

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland revealed the 29-year-old had surgery in the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast on Sunday, confirming “Will’s got a fracture to his lower leg”.