Ireland flanker Henry has surgery to repair heart defect


  • Rugby
  • Wednesday, 26 Nov 2014

England's Joe Marler (L) is tackled by Ireland's Chris Henry during their Six Nations Championship rugby union match at Twickenham in London February 22, 2014. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland flanker Chris Henry has had an operation to repair a defect on his heart wall after a temporary blockage was discovered in a small blood vessel in his brain, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) said on Tuesday.

The defect was found to be related to the blockage, which was discovered before Ireland's victory over South Africa on Nov. 8, the statement said.

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