Brian Lima has returned to his native Samoa. Lima had been brought into the Munster squad in March but injured a quadricep muscle in training in the week leading up to the Heinken Cup quarter final game against Biarritz.
It was expected that the injury would clear up in time to allow the Samoan play a part in the latter stages of the Celtic League and/or Cup but that has not proved to be the case. Whilst he had resumed training with the Munster squad it was felt he would not have a realistic chance of taking part in the remainder of the Celtic Cup competition.
"Bringing Brian in when we did, was I believe, the right thing to do " said Alan Gaffney." I think most clubs would have done the same in the circumstances.
Unfortunately, he picked up that injury and that's something you just cannot legislate for.
"I was disappointed and I know he was also because he was looking forward to fulfilling a role for us. But that's the way it goes. He was back training but at this stage I don't think I could have considered playing him, so I think it only fair that he be allowed home to his family."
