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Wing Jacob Stockdale was forced off in the first half of Ireland's win over Georgia
Jacob Stockdale is set to miss Ireland's match with Portugal after suffering a shoulder injury in Saturday's win in Georgia.
The Ulster wing, 29, was forced off late in the first half of the 34-5 win with his left arm in a makeshift sling using his shirt.
He will have a scan to determine the extent of his injury and miss the final game of Ireland's summer tour in Portugal on Saturday.
It is the latest blow for Stockdale in an Ireland jersey, who was forced off with a hamstring injury in his previous international appearance against Fiji in November.
After impressing in the 2017 autumn internationals, Stockdale shone in the 2018 Six Nations when he was the tournament's top try scorer.
However, injuries and a loss of form meant his appearances were limited under head coach Andy Farrell and he missed out on selection for the 2023 World Cup.
After largely being a fringe player under Farrell, Stockdale was handed the opportunity to start in Tbilisi under interim coach Paul O'Connell.
The chance came about with 16 players away on the Farrell-led British and Irish Lions tour in Australia, but Stockdale's 40th Ireland appearance was cut short and he is now set for a spell on the sidelines.
