Luke Fitzgerald out of South Africa tour with knee injury

Leinster fullback Luke Fitzgerald will miss Ireland's tour of South Africa in June with a knee injury.

The 28-year-old sustained the injury while representing Leinster during the Pro12 final against Connacht, which his team went on to lose 20-10 at Murrayfield.

Matt Healy, who had a fantastic season with Connacht after scoring 10 tries from 22 games is likely to be named as a replacement while his club teammate and winger Tiernan O'Halloran is also in contention after his six tries in 22 games this season.

"Unfortunately Luke Fitzgerald picked up a knee injury in the game and he will be replaced," said Ireland head coach  Joe Schmidt.

"Due to Luke picking up the knee injury one of those Connacht players is likely to be in the frame to be his replacement.

"One of the advantages with Matt is that he's a left-footed left winger and like for like with Luke. He's certainly a guy who's in contention."