JORDI MURPHY WILL undergo a scan on the rib injury he suffered during Ireland’s 35-0 win over Russia in Pool A of the World Cup this evening.
The Ulster flanker only linked up with the Ireland squad on Monday, having replaced Jack Conan after the Leinster number eight was ruled out with a fractured foot, but Murphy is already among the walking wounded.
The 28-year-old lasted just 26 minutes as he won his 30th cap before being forced off in clear pain, with CJ Stander replacing him.
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The ninth Rugby World Cup is being held in Japan from Sept. 20 to Nov. 2, 2019. A total of 20 teams, including New Zealand, Japan, England, Australia and France, have qualified. Here is a look at some of the best photos from the tournament so far.
(Pictured) The All-Blacks perform the Haka prior to their game against Canada in Oita on Oct. 2.
New Zealand’s Sonny Bill Williams reaches out to score a try in the game on Oct. 2.
New Zealand’s TJ Perenara drops the ball in the game on Oct. 2.
French prop Cyril Baille is tackled by team U.S. during their game in Fukuoka on Oct. 2.
France’s Gaël Fickou reacts after scoring a try on Oct. 2.
Scotland’s Darcy Graham is tackled by Samoa’s Pele Cowley during a game in Kobe on Sept. 30.
Dane Haylett-Petty of Australia goes over to score his team’s second try during the group-stage match against Wales in Chofu on Sept. 29.
Namibia’s Desiderius Sethie is tackled by South Africa’s Makazole Mapimpi during a Pool B game at the City in Toyota, Japan, on Sept. 28.
South Africa’s RG Snyman (C) is tackled by players of Namibia on Sept. 28.
Players of teams Japan and Ireland compete for a high ball during their group-stage match in Fukuroi on Sept. 28.
Japan’s Kenki Fukuoka scores a try against Ireland on Sept. 28.
Argentina’s Santiago Carreras and Tonga’s Viliami Lolohea compete for the ball during the group-stage match in Higashiosaka on Sept. 28.
Tonga players perform the Sipi Tau dance prior to their group-stage match against Argentina on Sept. 28.
Jonathan Joseph of England takes on AJ MacGinty of U.S. during a Group C game at Kobe Misaki Stadium in Kobe, Japan, on Sept. 26.
England’s Ruaridh McConnochie scores his sides fifth try on Sept. 26.
Willi Heinz of England kicks the ball on Sept. 26.
The U.S. and England players in action on Sept. 26.
Tyler Ardron of Canada is tackled by Matteo Minozzi of Italy during their match in Fukuoka on Sept. 26.
Italy’s Braam Steyn powers through to score his team’s first try of the match on Sept. 26.
The players try to win a line out ball on Sept. 26.
Italy’s Matteo Minozzi (L) collides with teammate Jayden Hayward on Sept. 26.
Juan Manuel Cat of Uruguay scores his team’s third try against Fiji during their match in Kamaishi on Sept. 25.
Nicolás Freitas of Uruguay takes a selfie with fans after winning the match on Sept. 25.
Fiji’s Mosese Voka gets tackled hard on Sept. 25.
Fiji players perform the traditional ‘cibi’ dance before the game on Sept. 25.
A banner is displayed before the game in memory of the victims of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, on Sept. 25.
Russia’s Vasily Dorofeev gets tackled by Samoa’s Alapati Leiua during their match in Kumagaya, on Sept. 24.
Russia’s Yuri Kushnarev scores a penalty on Sept. 24.
Samoa’s Chris Vui is seen in a scrum on Sept. 24.
Team Samoa perform the Siva Tau before the match on Sept. 24.
Wales’ Gareth Davies in action as they defeat Georgia 43-14 on Sept. 23.
England’s Billy Vunipola blasts through the Tongan defense during their match in Sapporo on Sept. 22.
England’s Manu Tuilagi gestures after scoring his team’s second try against Tonga on Sept. 22.
Players from Tonga perform their traditional challenge of Sipi Tau prior to the match against England on Dec. 22.
Scotland’s Finn Russell grabs the ball during a match against Ireland in Yokohama on Sept. 22.
Ireland’s Conor Murray makes a run for it on Sept. 22.
A Scottish fan plays the bagpipes to show support on Sept. 22.
Italy’s Maxime Mbanda gets tackled by Namibian lock Tjiuee Uanivi during their match in Osaka on Sept. 22.
Italy’s Luca Morisi tries to power through the Namibian defense on Sept. 22.
Team South Africa look on as the All Blacks perform their traditional Haka prior to their match in Yokohama, on Sept. 21.
New Zealand’s Beauden Barrett (L) in action against South Africa on Sept. 21.
South Africa’s Lukhanyo Am tackles New Zealand’s Richie Mo’unga on Sept. 21.
South Africa’s Faf de Klerk (C) in action against New Zealand on Sept. 21.
Photographers capture the Haka performace on Sep. 21.
The All Blacks perform the Haka on Sept. 21.
TJ Perenara gestures during his team’s Haka performance on Sept. 21.
New Zealand players perform the haka before the match on Sept. 21.
French players applaud fans after defeating Argentina on Sept. 21.
France’s Charles Ollivon celebrates with fans after winning the match against Argentina on Sept. 21.
Pablo Matera of Argentina is tackled during a Group C game against France at Tokyo Stadium on Sept. 21.
Argentine fans cheer before the match on Sept. 21.
Players in action during the game between Argentina and France on Sept. 21.
France fans cheer on the team on Sept. 21.
France’s Sébastien Vahaamahina (L) and Arthur Iturria (R) tackle Argentina’s Jerónimo de la Fuente on Sept. 21.
Players of the Argentine team sing the national anthem before their game against France on Sept. 21.
Marika Koroibete (C) of Australia is tackled by Semi Radradra and Waisea Nayacalevu of Fiji during a Group D game at Sapporo Dome on Sept. 21.
Fiji’s Peceli Yato scores during the game against Australia on Sept. 21.
The players of Fiji and Australia teams in action on Sept. 21.
Australian supporters enjoy the game against Fiji on Sept. 21.
Fiji players perform the Cibi prior to their match against Australia on Sept. 21.
Australian players huddle prior to their game against Fiji on Sept. 21.
Fiji and Australia players line up for the national anthems prior to the game on Sept. 21.
Japanese players bow after winning their first Pool A match against Russia at the Tokyo Stadium on Sept. 20.
Japan fans cheer during the match against Russia on Sept. 20.
Russia’s Stanislav Selskii is tackled by Japan’s Will Tupou on Sept. 20.
Japan’s Michael Leitch in action during the opening match against Russia on Sept. 20.
The Japan and Russia teams line up before the match on Sept. 20.
The members of the Japan and Russia team walk past the Webb Ellis Cup before the match on Sept. 20.
A fireworks display during the opening ceremony at the Tokyo Stadium on Sept. 20.
A Taiko drummer performs on Sept. 20.
Children perform during the opening ceremony on Sept. 20.
Dancers take part in the opening ceremony on Sept. 20.
A general view of performers during the opening ceremony on Sept. 20.
Former New Zealand captain Richie McCaw holds the Webb Ellis Cup aloft during the ceremony on Sept. 20.
The Blue Impulse aerobatic team perform over the stadium on Sept. 20.
Fans arrive for the opening match between Japan and Russia at the Tokyo Stadium on Sept. 20.
People take selfie before the opening match on Sept. 20.
Fans pose outside the stadium on Sept. 20.
“Jordi, he has just got squeezed in the ribs,” said Ireland boss Joe Schmidt post-match. “He may have popped a rib there, so we’re going to get him checked out.
“He was pretty uncomfortable and that was disappointing because our plan was only to play him for 40 minutes and keep CJ fresh for 40 minutes as well. We’ll see what that comes back like.”
If Murphy is cruelly ruled out of playing again in Japan, Munster man Tommy O’Donnell appears to be next in line in the back row should Schmidt need to make another call-up. O’Donnell was part of Ireland’s wider World Cup pre-season squad.
Meanwhile, there are concerns for Joey Carbery after he was withdrawn from the clash against Russia due to aggravating an ankle injury during yesterday’s captain’s run.
Carbery had only returned from a seven-week spell on the sidelines during last weekend’s defeat to Japan, playing the closing quarter at out-half.
Ireland will need to further assess what they called an “irritation” of the previous injury but Carbery’s fitness is a worry. Carbery was replaced on the bench by Conor Murray, who was an unused replacement.
“Joey is good,” said Schmidt. “I think he would have been OK to play but Conor Murray was very keen to play.
“Just after the captain’s run, Joey jarred his heel into the ground. So there might be a bit of bruising in the ankle.
“But he should hopefully be fine.”
Johnny Sexton was replaced at half-time after making his return from a quad injury to start for and captain Ireland, while fullback Rob Kearney was substituted off with a knock in the second half.
“Johnny is all good,” said Schmidt, with his out-half smiling alongside him at the post-match press conference.
The Ireland head coach said that it had always been their plan to give Sexton a 40-minute outing before bringing Jack Carty into the fray.
“Rob is OK and again we were going to give him 50 or 60 minutes, so making the change when we did made sense,” continued Schmidt.
“He just felt a little bit tight in the groin and we felt it was about time to take him off anyway.”
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