Robin McBryde: Safety first is the mantra around return of James Ryan

Ryan has been ruled out of contention for Leinster's United Rugby Championship encounter with Ulster at the RDS this coming Saturday
Robin McBryde: Safety first is the mantra around return of James Ryan

James Ryan receives medical attention before leaving the pitch during the Autumn Nations Series match between Ireland and Argentina at the Aviva Stadium. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Leinster scrum coach Robin McBryde says he has full faith in the province’s medical staff to make the right call on when James Ryan can return to on-field action.

Following the head injury he sustained in Ireland’s 53-7 triumph over Argentina at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday, the 25-year-old lock has been ruled out of of contention for the Blues’ United Rugby Championship encounter with Ulster at the RDS this Saturday (kick-off 8pm).

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