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Marcell Coetzee ruled out of Ulster's Challenge Cup clash with Harlequins
By Sam Smith
Ulster's powerful backrower Marcel Coetzee has been ruled out of the province's Challenge Cup meeting with Harlequins on Sunday. Coetzee has been struggling with a hamstring injury sustained in the March 6 Pro14 defeat to Leinster, and Ulster have now confirmed he will not be fit for Sunday's game at Twickenham Stoop.
Coetzee, who will join South African side the Bulls this summer, is set to be out of action 'for a number of weeks.'
Ulster could also be without Billy Burns for the trip to London.
The out-half is recovering from a groin injury sustained ahead of Ireland's Six Nations win against England, and will be monitored throughout the week before a decision is made on his fitness.
David O’Connor will not be available for selection, having recently undergone shoulder surgery.
Meanwhile, Zebre's Marco Manfredi has been banned for three weeks following his red card against Ulster on March 19.
The hooker was shown a red card by Andrew Brace in the 34th minute of the 49-3 defeat after his elbow collided with John Cooney's face.
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SH rugby is dying. To win, the teams have had to rely on the incompetence of the refs.
You had a good run, but hopefully world rugby gets better standards for refs and your slide to irrelevance will be quick and justified.
Go to commentsI dont believe Skelton has ever proven himself at test level tho Nick. Yep he played well against a side they scored plenty against but his record v the top sides isnt special. Good quality player but Im not as convinced about him as you seem to be, as you base most of your opinion on his local club stuff not really his test performances. His test record of 30 tests in 10 years explains itself very well. I think he is an honest performer but certainly not a top notch International player.
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