Ireland hopeful of O’Connell recovery

EDDIE O’SULLIVAN is still hopeful that Paul O’Connell will be available for Sunday’s Six Nations meeting with Wales at Lansdowne Road.

The Irish coach is happy with yesterday’s reports from the medics and the player himself.

A press release on behalf of the management stated: “Following the week of rehabilitation, the injury to Paul O’Connell’s shoulder has made good progress. Paul’s rehabilitation programme will continue where he will take some part in training today and tomorrow. A further update on the injury will be given on Wednesday.”