This Thursday, La Rochelle manager Ronan O’Gara announced that the international full-back had meniscus surgery and will be absent between 4 to 6 weeks.
La Rochelle fullback Brice Dulin, who forfeited against Leinster (40-13) last Saturday in the Champions Cup, underwent meniscus surgery and will be absent for 4 to 6 weeks, his manager Ronan O’Gara announced on Thursday. “Brice is in Bordeaux for his knee. He had an operation to clean his meniscus. But he will play again and it’s very positive. It takes 4 to 6 weeks to see its return”indicated O’Gara during the Rochelais press briefing before their trip to Castres on Saturday in the Top 14.
In addition to Dulin, the Maritimes will be reduced behind in the Tarn by the absences of New Zealand scrum-half Tawera Kerr-Barlow, victim of a concussion in Dublin. “Tawera took exams. It is in the hands of the best specialists. It’s nothing bad, but it’s a second concussion in a short time.”, indicated the Irish technician. In addition, South African winger or full-back Dillyn Leyds, injured in the neck and shoulder, underwent an MRI revealing an injury. His treatment should last one to two weeks. Finally, New Zealand fly-half Ihaia West, victim of a crutch, should be back for the Toulon reception on April 28.
