Ireland centre Garry Ringrose has been ruled out of Saturday's Grand Slam decider against England after being stretchered off during his side's Six Nations win over Scotland.
The game was paused for nearly eight minutes after Ringrose was involved in a sickening collision with Scotland's Blair Kinghorn which saw the Irishman's head connect with the replacement full-back's hip. Medics gave him oxygen on the field before he was placed on a stretcher and carted off the field, giving a thumbs up to the Murrayfield crowd.
The 28-year-old will play no further part in this year's championship, however, with Ireland confirming on Monday afternoon that he is "doing well" despite Sunday's concerning scenes.
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In an update, Irish Rugby said: "Garry Ringrose is doing well today and has returned to Dublin. He will take no further part in this year’s Championship."
Following Sunday's match, which saw Ireland win secure a comfortable 22-7 win over Scotland to keep their Grand Slam hopes alive, coach Andy Farrell said that his star centre was "up and talking," although "a little bit dazed".
"We were texting his mother and father there because they were very concerned," he said. "There were safety checks there - precaution-wise - around necks and stuff but he was up and talking so hopefully he will be fine.
"Garry is up and talking, a little bit dazed. So, he's taking his time, trying to come around. He's not in the dressing-room, he's in the medical room," he added.
Ringrose is not alone on Ireland's evergrowing injury list, with second row Iain Henderson also due to undergo surgery on a fractured forearm having been forced off through injury in the first half of Sunday's game. Uncapped Leinster forward Ross Molony has been brought into the squad as cover.
Dan Sheehan and Ronan Kelleher will be managed in the Ireland camp this week having both sustained shoulder injuries against Scotland, while Caelen Doris will also be monitored after suffering a hip complaint.
Following the clash at Murrayfield, Farrell joked that any further knocks to members of his squad would force him to consider playing a local side's under-12s team, as he told BBC Sport: "We've got players that have gotten sent home that are watching today. They will be immensely proud of their team, will meet up with us tomorrow night and we'll go again.
"We've got a good squad. [But] if we get any more injuries in the week we might have to have a look at Old Belvedere Under-12s!
He added: "We will lick our wounds and go again, we have earned the right. We know we've got a wounded England coming, so they're going to be dangerous as well next weekend. It will be a hell of a weekend to look forward to on Paddy's weekend".
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