Blow for Ulster as Augustus ruled out 'for weeks' with ankle injury

Juarno Augustus of Ulster leaves the pitch on the medical buggy after sustaining an injury. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Ulster have been dealt a blow to their preparations for Friday night’s URC home derby with Munster after Juarno Augustus was ruled out with a significant ankle injury.

South African No.8 Augustus has made a big impact since his summer move from Northampton Saints, but Ulster on Tuesday said he will be sidelined for a number of weeks following the ankle ligament he sustained in the province’s URC victory at derby rivals Connacht last Saturday.