RUGBY star Robbie Henshaw has been stretched off after suffering a nasty collision.
The Irishman was in action for Leinster in the against Toulon.
Robbie Henshaw was stretchered off after suffering a nasty injury Credit: PA
, 32, saw his time on the pitch cut short after colliding with Toulon’s Mikheil Shioshvili.
The play was stopped by the referee as the centre received treatment from medical staff.
Seven medics had rushed on to provide aid to Henshaw after the nasty injury.
Play at the Aviva Stadium was stopped for five minutes while Henshaw was checked on.
He was eventually stretchered off the pitch and managed to calm the worries of onlooking fans.
He was seen moving his hands and giving a thumbs-up to the crowd as he received a standing ovation.
Fans wished the star well as they reacted to the moment on social media.
One posted: “Great to see Robbie give a thumbs up.”
A second wrote: “Horrible one for Robbie Henshaw. Hope he’s okay.”
A third commented: “Fingers crossed the Leinster star is okay.”
A fourth said: “Main concern with Henshaw now and hoping he is okay.”
Another added: “That’s a horrific injury to Robbie Henshaw. Looked brutal. Hope it is nothing serious.”
As a result of the injury, Henshaw was replaced by team-mate Jamie Osborne.
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