Irish prop ruled out of November Tests

Reuters - Saturday, November 07, 2009 1:40 PM

DUBLIN - Prop Marcus Horan will miss Ireland's matches against Australia, Fiji and South Africa this month because of a head injury, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) said in a statement on Friday.

Horan was substituted during Munster's Heineken Cup win over Treviso last month after feeling dizzy.

The IRFU said the 32-year-old prop would not be available until the New Year.

Fellow Munster front rower Jerry Flannery is the only injury doubt in a squad trimmed to 31 players for the November 15 clash with Australia.

The statement said the hooker had progressed well during training this week.