Leinster centre Brian O'Driscoll has lost his battle against a shoulder injury and will not feature in Ireland's Six Nations opener against Italy in Rome on February 3.
Denis Hickie is also definitely out. He is suffering from a hand injury.
However, it is hoped that both players will be fit again in time to face France at Lansdowne Rd on February 17.
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