Munster have suffered a setback with news that centre Rua Tipoki will be out for the remaining pool games of the Heineken Cup.
Tipoki injured his medial knee ligaments during the game against New Zealand at Thomond Park last Tuesday night.
Munster team manager Shaun payne said: 'Rua suffered medial ligament damage and is not expected to return to action until sometime in January.'
Meanwhile, Ireland and Munster hooker Jerry Flannery will have a further scan on his knee to assess the damage sustained during Ireland's win over Argentina on Saturday.
There was better news for David Wallace, who left the field on a stretcher with his neck and shoulders in a brace, as it was confirmed he only suffered bruising.
Wallace will be available for the Magners League game against Llanelli this weekend.
However, it is unlikely he will risked in that game ahead of the back-to-back Heineken Cup games against Clermont Auvergne.
