Rugby World Cup 2019: Ireland back row Jack Conan to miss rest of tournament
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A team-mate accidentally stood on Jack Conan's foot during Thursday's training session in Japan
Ireland back row Jack Conan has been ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup after his foot injury was revealed to be a fracture.
Ulster's Jordi Murphy is now expected to be drafted into the Ireland squad as a replacement.
Leinster man Conan was wearing a protective boot on his injured foot as he watched Ireland's shock 19-12 defeat by hosts Japan in Shizuoka on Saturday.
Conan was injured after a team-mate trod on him in Thursday's training.
The back row came on as a replacement in last weekend's opening win over Scotland and was seen as a key player within Joe Schmidt's squad, having enjoyed an impressive season with the Pro14 champions.
Standby back-row forward Murphy was withdrawn from the Ulster team to face Ospreys shortly before kick-off on Friday night as a precaution.