Ireland captain Doris to undergo shoulder surgery

Ireland captain Caelan Doris' involvement with the British and Irish Lions has been thrown into doubt after it was confirmed he is having shoulder surgery this week.

The Leinster player will miss the remainder of the United Rugby Championship season, with him going under the knife on Tuesday or Wednesday.

The injury that requires surgery was picked up in Leinster's 37-34 defeat to the Northampton Saints in the European Champions Cup semi-final on Saturday.

He has scored eight tries for club and country during the 2024/25 season, including one in defeat on Saturday.

In a club statement, it was suggested that "the full extent of the injury, and implications for the summer, won't be known until after the procedure."

Having been a strong initial contender to captain the Lions, Doris may now not be fit enough to make the squad.

Injury update ahead of Saturday's URC clash with Zebre James Ryan and Rob Russell return to full fitness.Caelan Doris will will undergo a procedure this week on a shoulder injury picked up in Saturday's game against Northampton Saints.Read more: https://t.co/PRo542mYmU pic.twitter.com/6IhNHwuZbh
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