Ireland lose Sean Jansen and Dan Sheehan to injury before Fiji match

Ireland number eight Sean Jansen has been ruled out of the remainder of the team's November campaign after suffering a knee injury against Argentina. The Irish Examiner and BBC Sport both reported that Jansen sustained the injury during Ireland's victory on Friday and will return to Connacht to recover. [1][2]

BBC Sport reported that Ireland won the match against Argentina 42-12 in Dublin. Jansen had made his home debut at number eight during the game, but he was forced off due to the knee problem. BBC Sport noted that his injury leaves head coach Andy Farrell short of options at number eight, following earlier injuries to Caelan Doris and Jack Conan. [1][2]

Ireland captain and hooker Dan Sheehan will also miss Saturday's match against Fiji in Dublin. The Irish Examiner and BBC Sport both reported that Sheehan must follow a 12-day return-to-play protocol after sustaining a concussion during the game against Argentina. Ireland scrum coach John Fogarty described the news regarding the captain as a shame. [1][2]

The Irish Independent reported that Sheehan faces a race to be fit for Ireland's upcoming fixture against South Africa. Jansen will miss the match against South Africa alongside the Fiji game, according to BBC Sport. [2][4]