Jerry Flannery looks to be in a race against time for possible World Cup selection after Munster coach Tony McGahan confirmed yesterday his season is now over. The Irish Times reports.
"The 36-times Ireland international underwent an operation on Tuesday to repair a troublesome calf injury which has kept him sidelined since the turn of the year.
"Flannery will now face into a three-month recovery period and will play no part in the remainder of Munster’s season.
"With Declan Kidney due to name his World Cup squad on August 22nd, time is still on Flannery’s side but there remains little margin for error.
"Already this season he has attempted two comebacks (against Toulon and Ulster), both of which ended with the Limerick man breaking down owing to problems with either calf.
"Asked whether this latest procedure represented a last-chance saloon for the 32-yea-old hooker, McGahan refused to speculate, but conceded his immediate future now lies in the hands of the medical team."
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