Munster’s Jerry Flannery is doubtful to be fit in time for the 6 Nations in February.
Flannery is set to undergo exploratory surgery later this week on his achilles. He was unable to participate in Munster’s victory over Perpignan last weekend.
Ireland coach Declan Kidney’s selection issues will become far harder than ever before harder after his other experienced hooker, Rory Best, has been ruled out for the season after sustaining a chronic disc injury from the summer tour to America.
Jerry Flannery is such a dynamic hooker ad will be an incredible loss to the irish team if it is announced that he cannot play.
Connacht's Sean Cronin looks to be in pole position now after making his debut off the bench against Fiji during the autumn internationals. Cronin is a player that I personally dont know too much about, His debut against Fiji failed to make a lasting impression on me.
To be fair to him, he replaced Flannery in the 73rd minute, it would take quite a player to make a lasting impact on his debut in 7 minutes. But this will be his chance to prove himself on the international stage if Flannery is ruled out, he has had a huge impact for Connacht this season and it will be intresting to see new faces within the Irish team.
The uncapped Fogarty brothers John, 32, and Denis, 26, appear to be next in line behind Cronin.
John Fogarty has been keeping Bernard Jackman out of the Leinster team for most of this season with his excellent form, while Denis Fogarty has been getting regular action for Munster because of Flannery's international commitments and injuries.
Jerry Flannery was unable to participate in the Lions series, after sustaining a series elbow injury in training. I hope that these injuries do not affect Flannery's career too much, as it would be such a shame to see such an influential player retire due to injury.
Ireland open the defence of their Six Nations title against Italy at Croke Park on 6 February before facing France in Paris a week later.
Connacht's Sean Cronin looks to be in pole position now after making his debut off the bench against Fiji during the autumn internationals. Cronin is a player that I personally dont know too much about, His debut against Fiji failed to make a lasting impression on me.
To be fair to him, he replaced Flannery in the 73rd minute, it would take quite a player to make a lasting impact on his debut in 7 minutes. But this will be his chance to prove himself on the international stage if Flannery is ruled out, he has had a huge impact for Connacht this season and it will be intresting to see new faces within the Irish team.
The uncapped Fogarty brothers John, 32, and Denis, 26, appear to be next in line behind Cronin.
John Fogarty has been keeping Bernard Jackman out of the Leinster team for most of this season with his excellent form, while Denis Fogarty has been getting regular action for Munster because of Flannery's international commitments and injuries.
Jerry Flannery was unable to participate in the Lions series, after sustaining a series elbow injury in training. I hope that these injuries do not affect Flannery's career too much, as it would be such a shame to see such an influential player retire due to injury.
Ireland open the defence of their Six Nations title against Italy at Croke Park on 6 February before facing France in Paris a week later.
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