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Concern for Jack O’Donoghue after Munster forward KO’ed at Thomond Park

Published 15:44 24 Sept 2016 BST

Patrick McCarry
Concern for Jack O’Donoghue after Munster forward KO’ed at Thomond Park

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The game was held up for almost 10 minutes after the incident.

Munster flanker Jack O'Donoghue will be brought for medical checks after a flying shoulder knocked him out during his side's Guinness PRO12 match against Edinburgh at Thomond Park. The 22-year-old, who has enjoyed a positive start to the season, was at a ruck in his own half when Fraser McKenzie charged in, intent on clearing him out. It is doubtful that McKenzie, who was sin-binned for the incident, meant to harm the former Ireland U20 captain but his actions were reckless. https://twitter.com/ShayP_M/status/779688794060627968 https://twitter.com/Sheehan_Henry/status/779688700439568384 https://twitter.com/Aoifs1985/status/779687328730247169 Munster technical coach Felix Jones was asked about the flash-point by Sky Sports. He replied:
"I don't know, to be honest," he said. "Jack, hopefully will be alright. I'm waiting on word on that."
Medics and Munster staff attended O'Donoghue for several minutes before he was stetchered off on a motorised cart. We will bring you news on O'Donoghue when we have it. Check out the first episode of Football Friday: Live

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