Ireland hopeful over Leamy

Back row remains in contention to play South Africa

Last updated: 23rd November 2009  

Ireland hopeful over Leamy

Leamy: Injured ankle

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Ireland remain hopeful that back-row Denis Leamy will be passed fit to take on South Africa on Saturday.

Leamy limped off during the convincing win over Fiji on Saturday after damaging his right ankle.

However scans on the injury have revealed the problem is not as bad as feared, with the Irish RFU refusing to rule Leamy out of contention to play against the world champions.

A statement on the Irish rugby website said: "The medical update on Denis Leamy is that following both X-rays and scans of his right ankle that he injured during the Fiji game, the injury is less serious than at first thought.

"The Munster back rower will undergo rehabilitation this week, but is not ruled out of selection at this point."

Ireland coach Declan Kidney has added nine players to his squad for the clash, though.

Tommy Bowe, Darren Cave, Gavin Duffy, Cian Healy, Kevin McLaughlin, Ronan O'Gara, Devin Toner, Dan Touhy and David Wallace all return after sitting out the win over Fiji.

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