No early return in sight for O’Connell

The frustration continues for Paul O’Connell, with no end to his injury woes in sight.

He won’t be back for Saturday’s RaboDirect Pro12 clash with Glasgow at Thomond Park and nobody is banking on his availability for the Heineken Cup double-header against Saracens.

Munster head coach Rob Penney ruled the iconic second row out for Saturday and could only raise his hands skywards and say he was praying for a miracle.