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Conor Murray will not play another game in the Autumn Nations Series after failing to overcome a groin strain

MUNSTER AND IRELAND SCRUM-HALF Conor Murray's Autumn Nations Series campaign is over after he failed, he overcome a groin strain that forced him to come off against South Africa in the first half.

Murray lasted 30 minutes before being replaced by Jamison Gibson-Park in the 19-16 win against the world champions.

The Patrickswell native also picked up his 100th cap for Ireland on Saturday,

However, there is some good news for Ireland on the injury front. Robbie Henshaw who missed the Bok's game with a hamstring issue will return to the training this week.

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton is recovering well from a dead leg.

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Tadhg Furlong (ankle), who came off the pitch on Saturday is also expected to return to training too.

Ciaran Frawley suffered a twisted knee and will continue his rehab at Leinster. Joe McCarthy and Ryan Baird will continue their return to play protocols at Leinster.

Ireland will now look ahead to the Fiji game at the Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 1pm, live on Virgin Media/Amazon Prime) this weekend.

Ireland Squad – Bank of Ireland Nations Series:

Backs (16)

Robert Baloucoune, Caolin Blade, Joey Carbery, Craig Casey, Jack Crowley, Jamison Gibson Park, Mack Hansen, Robbie Henshaw, Hugo Keenan, Michael Lowry, Stuart McCloskey, Calvin Nash, Jimmy O’Brien, Garry Ringrose Johnny Sexton, Jacob Stockdale.

Forwards (23)

Finlay Bealham, Tadhg Beirne, Jack Conan, Max Deegan, Caelan Doris, Tadhg Furlong, Dave Heffernan, Cian Healy, Iain Henderson, Rob Herring,
Jeremy Loughman, Mike Milne, Peter O’Mahony, Tom O’Toole, Scott Penny, Andrew Porter, Cian Prendergast, James Ryan, Dan Sheehan, Gavin Thornbury, Nick Timoney, Kieran Treadwell, Josh van der Flier.