Stuart McCloskey feared he broke his arm against South Africa - but just days later is ready to show why he should be in the Ireland centre conversation ahead of the 2023 Six Nations.
McCloskey was named on the bench to face the Springboks last Saturday, then was promoted to the line-up alongside Garry Ringrose when Robbie Henshaw suffered a hamstring issue on the eve of the Autumn series opener.
The big Ulsterman made a superb start only to have to make way before the half hour mark, his arm in a makeshift sling. Nevertheless he was swiftly given the OK to resume training and will play against Fiji this weekend.
