Leinster Lions look destined to be without their Irish international front Row Reggie Corrigan following an injury sustained in his countries Six Nations victory over Italy...
Club captain Corrigan left the field of play clutching his arm following a heavy impact just before half-time as Ireland spoiled the Italian dream with a 37-13 win at the Stadio Flaminio.
A club spokesman said: "Reggie has broken a bone in forearm. He has had specialist treatment and has had a pin put in the arm to help the recovery process.
"Reggie is targeting a return in between 6-8 weeks. That leaves us right on the border for his selection for the match against Biarritz in seven weeks time."
"We are still hopeful that he will recover in time, he is an immense player, and losing him is not great news.
"Emmett Byrne will be back in action in the next couple of weeks, and he will be the obvious candidate to play if Reggie is unavailable."
Leinster and Ireland team-mate Denis Hickie said: "Losing Reggie is a blow, he's one of our leaders."
Leinster Lions play their Heineken Cup quarter-final against Biarritz Olympique on April 12 at Lansdowne Road.