Rory Best has been ruled out of Ireland's clashes with South Africa, Fiji and Argentina due to a neck injury he sustained last Friday playing in Ulster's league encounter with the Dragons.

Following a scan and medical review, it was confirmed that Best has sprained ligaments in his neck which will require a rest and rehabilitation period of between 4-6 weeks before a further assessment of the injury.

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