Grobler set for lengthy layoff

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Munster have confirmed that new recruit Gerbrandt Grobler is set to be sidelined until the New Year after undergoing ankle surgery.

25-year-old South African Grobler, who joined from Top 14 side Racing 92 in the off-season, sustained the ankle injury in Munster's pre-season game against Worcester Warriors.

Meanwhile, prop Dave Kilcoyne will undergo a scan to ascertain the extent of the knee injury he sustained in Saturday's PRO14 victory over the Cheetahs at Thomond Park.