Six Nations: O'Driscoll out of Italy match

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.

Six Nations: O'Driscoll out of Italy match
Thu, 25 Jan, 2001 - 12:47

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.

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