Ireland’s luck on the injury front has finally run out.
Ireland centre Jared Payne will play no further part in the Rugby World Cup after it was revealed that he has suffered a fracture in his foot.
The IRFU confirmed this morning that Payne will return to Ireland for treatment and that no decision on a replacement will be made until after tomorrow’s game against France.
Keith Earls, who will start in the centre alongside Robbie Henshaw in the crunch game against France tomorrow, is the most likely candidate to fill the 13 jersey for the remainder of Ireland’s involvement in the competition.
An IRFU statement released this morning read: “Following training on Wednesday, due to continued discomfort, Jared had further scans which revealed a foot fracture. He will be returning to Ireland for specialist opinion and will take no further part in the tournament.
“No decision on a replacement will be made until after Sunday’s fixture at the Millennium Stadium.”
All the best with your recovery Jared.
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