The front row is down to it's bare bones for Ireland after another long term injury.
The uncapped prop Nathan White is out of action for up to 4 months after rupturing a tendon in his upper arm.
The Kiwi born White was expected to make his Ireland debut against South Africa in the first of the November series of internationals on Saturday week.
White joins Cian Healy and Marty Moore on a growing list of crocked frontrowers.
