Murphy to Miss World Cup

Geordan Murphy will miss the World Cup as it has been confirmed he has
suffered a compound fracture to his left tibea after being stretchered off against
Scotland on Saturday.

Murphy landed awkwardly after being tackled by Mike Blair midway
through the first half at Murrayfield. He was carried from the field with his
left leg heavily strapped. He was then brought to hospital in Edinburgh where
they confirmed he had suffered a compund fracture to his left tibea. The staff
at the hospital will now begin the long process of correcting Murphy’s injury.

Murphy will not figure in Eddie O’Sullivan’s plans when he announces
his world cup squad on Sunday Sept. 7th. Best case scenario will see Murphy
back playing for the Six Nations in the New Year.

It is the second blow for Ireland after it was also confirmed that centre Rob
Henderson has a ruptured bicep which he picked in the Munster v Leinster
Celtic League opener on Friday night. Henderson will also miss the world cup
but should return to action for the Heineken Cup with Munster.