Six Nations: O'Connell withdrawn from squad

Ireland lock Paul O’Connell has been withdrawn from the squad ahead of their match against Scotland at Lansdowne Road.

Six Nations: O'Connell withdrawn from squad
Tue, 26 Feb, 2002 - 08:02

Ireland lock Paul O’Connell has been withdrawn from the squad ahead of their match against Scotland at Lansdowne Road.

The Munster second row, a surprise debutant in the Six Nations opener against Wales, has a tooth abscess which requires surgery.

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