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Published 18:53 15 Dec 2017 GMT
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Ruddock has always been a favourite of Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt, who used him regularly during his time at Leinster. During the summer, with Rory Best and Peter O'Mahony off on Lions duty, Schmidt named Ruddock his captain for the tours to America and Japan.
The back-row has made 13 of his Test appearances in the past 21 months and featured in all three matches in November's Guinness Series, scoring a try in the 38-3 win over South Africa and captaining Ireland to a win over Fiji.
Ruddock was in a good run of form but a serious hamstring tear - sustained in the win over Exeter - has now ruled him out for the remainder of Leinster's Champions Cup pool stage games. There are also fears that he could be out of the Six Nations in a 'Grade 3' tear was confirmed.
Ruddock will at least have the consolation of knowing a deal was signed [back in November] before his injury blow. Another piece of good business if he can return to full fitness and continue in Leinster's upsurge.Brilliant footage shows Toulon doing training drills on Dublin street ahead of Leinster loss
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