Munster A’s mark O’Connell return with facile win

IRELAND lock Paul O’Connell featured for an hour as a better-drilled Munster A side cruised to an easy 38-5 victory over their Ulster counterparts at Shaw’s Bridge, Belfast, yesterday.

O’Connell was playing his first game since the start of January and appeared to come through unscathed as he continues his rehabilitation from a back injury.

The big lock, who impressed, retired to the physiotherapy room for pre-planned treatment immediately on the final whistle.