Further surgery: Stephen Ferris
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Ulster and Ireland flanker Stephen Ferris has been ruled out for three months after further ankle surgery on Wednesday.
Ferris underwent a procedure to remove fragments of bone in his ankle but is expected to make a full recovery.
The latest setback will rule him out of contention for the Lions tour to Australia later this year.
"Ulster backrow forward, Stephen Ferris, was reviewed last week as part of his ongoing rehabilitation from an ankle injury that he sustained in November," said a statement on the club's website.
"During that review, it was discovered that although he had made excellent progress, some minor issues still remained. Those issues included function at the ankle continuing to cause pain.
"Having considered all specialist medical opinions given, Stephen underwent further ankle surgery in Belfast yesterday, during which fragments of bone were removed.
"Stephen will be out of rugby for another three months but following this period is expected to make a full and complete return to the game."
Comments
caramba13 says...
Psychologically this is a blow for the Lions. Images of Ferris manhandling Genia at will in the last RWC have given many an Aussie sleepless nights since. They will be relieved.
Posted 13:22 01st March 2013
irishzimbabwean says...
Feel desperately sorry for Ferris - would have been a shoe-in at blindside for the Lions.
Posted 12:57 01st March 2013
Michtymauler says...
Would've been a strong contender for the Lions..
Posted 22:52 28th February 2013
ArmchairGeneral says...
He left Lions tour early last time. Perhaps this time he will be the replacement. Croft will be ready. He's playing already.
Posted 21:50 28th February 2013
ciaran1792 says...
He needs to stop trying to rush back
Posted 18:36 28th February 2013
BMakka8 says...
No Ferris, Lydiate and possibly no Croft - 3 quality blind sides missing for the Lions.
Posted 18:09 28th February 2013