O'Connell out of squad for second test

Munster’s Paul O’Connell has been ruled out of the team for Ireland’s second test against New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday.

O'Connell out of squad for second test
Thu, 20 Jun, 2002 - 09:54

Munster’s Paul O’Connell has been ruled out of the team for Ireland’s second test against New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday.

O’Connell was named in Eddie O’Sullivan’s original starting line-up, but he has lost his battle for fitness and will be unable to take part in Saturday’s game.

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