Tipperary hurling manager Liam Cahill has confirmed that Jason Forde will be out of action for four weeks, ruling him out of the remaining Munster round-robin games against Limerick and Waterford.
Forde exited the field of play after 16 minutes in last Saturday's thrilling clash with Cork at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. It looked at the time that the player tweaked his hamstring, with reports in the days following stating that the Silvermines clubman would be fine for Tipp's remaining Munster engagements.
However, a statement from Liam Cahil on the Tipperary GAA website says that Forde did in fact "suffer hamstring damage".
The full statement from the Premier boss said: "Contrary to incorrect reports earlier this week, Jason did in fact suffer hamstring damage during the Cork game and as a result he will be out of action for four weeks."
Along with Cork, Tipperary lead the way in the Munster standings on three points. Their games against Limerick and Waterford will be at FBD Semple Stadium, with the reigning provincial and All-Ireland champions first up on Sunday week.
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