Munster confirm Jack O'Donoghue set for lengthy injury absence

Munster Rugby has confirmed that Waterford's Jack O'Donoghue is set to be out of action for at least three months.

The Woodstown man suffered a serious knee injury in their New Year's Day loss to Connacht.

In an update, Munster outlined the seriousness of the forward's injury:

“Following a consultation last week, Jack O’Donoghue will not require surgery on his knee injury and will be managed conservatively by the medical department. He is unavailable for three to four months.”

O'Donoghue was absent for Saturday's crucial Champions Cup victory away to Toulon in France.