Doris could be sidelined for six months as Leinster prepare to move on from 'fall-out' after Northampton loss

While his side’s disappointing performance is a significant part of the ‘fall-out’ from the Northampton game, a lot has been made of the decision by referee Pierre Brousset and his match officials not to award a penalty try to Leinster in the dying moments of the contest.

GUTTED: Leinster captain Caelan Doris was gutted for his side's loss to Northampton as his faces up to six months on the sideline following a shoulder injury he picked up in the clash which also sees him miss out on the Lions Tour. Pic: ©INPHO/Billy Stickland

On the day he was set to undergo surgery, Leinster head coach Leo Cullen expressed his hope that Caelan Doris would make a speedy recovery from the injury that ruled him out of contention for this summer’s British & Irish Lions Tour of Australia.

Earmarked for a number of months as a potential captain of the side, Mayo native Doris ultimately wasn’t included in Andy Farrell’s official Lions selection on Thursday after hurting his shoulder in Leinster’s surprise European Champions Cup semi-final exit to Northampton Saints at the Aviva Stadium last Saturday.