RUGBY: Injury blow for Ulster skipper Rory Best

Ulster captain Rory Best looks set to be ruled out for up to six weeks after picking up a hamstring injury on Thursday in the province's latest injury setback.

Hooker Best could also miss Ireland’s autumn international series starting against South Africa on November 11.

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Rory Best

The Ireland skipper is on crutches and awaiting results of a scan after suffering the injury in training.

Ulster are already without Marcell Coetzee, Charles Piutau, Jean Deysel and Craig Gilroy through injury.

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