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Published 14:04 3 Jan 2018 GMT
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Another man in danger of spending a significant spell on the sidelines is Tommy O'Donnell. The openside is another who has missed out on a number of provincial and international games. He injured his shoulder in November and, despite two games back over Christmas, is now off to see a shoulder specialist. Van Graan admitted O'Donnell could be a long term absentee.
Billy Holland, Calvin Nash, and James Cronin all suffered knocks in the 24-17 while Chris Cloete was assessed as having picked up a bang despite making it to the final whistle.
Van Graan reflected on a quite unfortunate injury situation that must be verging on unique in rugby, despite the extra demands and work-loads on players today. He told reporters:
"Injury-wise, we've got a whole list. We've an injury in almost every position - prop, hooker, tighthead prop, lock, all three loose forwards, a nine as well, Jack Stafford. A ten, twelve... we do have am injury in every position."Munster fans looking for a glimmer of light have three morsels of news that may yet turn out to be positive. Ireland centre Chris Farrell may be in line to face Connacht, on Saturday, if he comes through training okay while James Cronin has been training and winger Ronan O'Mahony has recovered from illness.
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