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Ulster Confirm Robert Baloucoune Facing Three Months Out With Elbow Injury

The timing dents Ulster's URC push, with July Ireland selection dependent on recovery.

Overview

  • Ulster Rugby said the Ireland wing sustained an elbow injury against Scotland and will undergo surgery, with an expected layoff of about three months.
  • Baloucoune left the Scotland match in the closing stages after scoring his third try of the Six Nations.
  • Ulster, currently third in the United Rugby Championship, are likely to be without him for the remainder of their campaign.
  • A three-month timeline could put him in contention for Ireland’s inaugural Nations Championship tour in July against Australia, Japan and New Zealand, subject to fitness.
  • The 28-year-old had a breakout Six Nations and was recently named the tournament’s BKT Rising Player.