Concern over Tadhg Beirne but RG Snyman to return

ON THE MEND: RG Snyman during a Munster training session. Pic: INPHO/Ben Brady

Munster head coach Graham Rowntree will be as anxious as Andy Farrell to learn the outcome of Tadhg Beirne’s visit to a specialist on Monday following the lock’s leg injury against France but the province looks set to welcome back RG Snyman against Scarlets in a fortnight.

Ireland lock Beirne was due to see a specialist on Monday to determine his treatment plan for the lower leg injury he sustained in the Guinness Six Nations win over France last Saturday. He was on crutches, his left leg in a protective boot, as the full-time whistle sounded on the memorable 32-19 victory, with national boss Farrell declaring post-match that the prognosis was “not looking good”.