Arm injury to keep Leinster's Ross Byrne sidelined until New Year

Leinster out-half Ross Byrne has been ruled out of action until the New Year with an arm injury.

The 28-year-old suffered the injury early in the province's BKT URC victory over Munster on 25 November.

"Ross Byrne had a procedure on an arm injury last week and will be unavailable until the New Year," said the club.

Utility back Jamie Osborne, who started on the wing for Saturday's win over Connacht, has also been ruled out for a spell.

The province said the 22-year-old "picked up a shoulder injury in the win over Connacht and is having a procedure this week and will be unavailable for selection as a result."

Leo Cullen’s side face La Rochelle away in the Champions Cup on Sunday (3.15pm) before welcoming Sale to the RDS on Saturday 16 December.

They also face Munster and Ulster in the URC over the Christmas period. Ciarán Frawley and Harry Byrne played at out-half in their last two games.

There was some good news, however, after scrum-half Cormac Foley and prop Cian Healy both came through the Connacht match unscathed having recovered from recent shoulder injuries.

Back row Alex Soroka has recovered from a foot injury and has resumed training, while prop Michael Milne (shoulder) will be assessed later this week.

There were no further updates on Tommy O’Brien (ankle), Luke McGrath (knee) and John McKee (hamstring).

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