Ulster and Ireland international Andrew Trimble will undergo surgery on a finger injury that will rule him out for 10/12 weeks.
After his return to Ulster training this week, investigations into an injury sustained in the recent Ireland v New Zealand match have confirmed that Andrew Trimble will require surgery to repair a fracture dislocation of a finger on his left hand.
Following surgery this morning it is anticipated that he will be out of rugby for 10-12 weeks.