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Published 18:46 9 Feb 2017 GMT
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A welcome update came later that evening, when St. Munchins confirmed that all players were recovering well at home in Limerick.
And, on Thursday, Munster Rugby have announced that the fixture will be replayed.
"The Age Grade Competitions Committee, chaired by Eugene Ryan, and the Munster Rugby Schools Committee, chaired by Declan English, have considered all the facts surrounding the unprecedented circumstances, and the decision has been made to replay the game," a statement read.
"As a priority, player welfare and the health and safety of all players was taken into consideration when reviewing yesterday's circumstances at Irish Independent Park.
"All parties are first and foremost pleased to hear the players in question are well, and are thankful to all the medical services on hand in Irish Independent Park and the CUH in providing the best possible care to the players.
"Following the review both committees expressed their support for referee Paudie Sheehan and his team in overseeing a difficult and unprecedented situation, noting the referee made his decision to restart the game based on facts and was procedurally correct.
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