Dempsey doubtful for Italy clash

Full-back Girvan Dempsey remains doubtful for Ireland's clash with Italy in Saturday's Royal Bank of Scotland Six Nations game in Rome.

Thu, 20 Feb, 2003 - 12:41

Full-back Girvan Dempsey remains doubtful for Ireland's clash with Italy in Saturday's Royal Bank of Scotland Six Nations game in Rome.

Dempsey is suffering from a groin strain and although he will be with the squad when it flies out today, John Kelly will also travel as additional cover.

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Courts Rugby Heathrow Place: Rome Person: Dempsey Person: Girvan Dempsey Person: John Kelly Person: Eddie O'Sullivan Person: Girvan Person: Ronan O'Gara Person: O'Sullivan Person: Geordan Murphy Event: Six Nations Event: Heineken Cup Organisation: Italy Organisation: Ireland Organisation: Royal Bank of Scotland Organisation: Bristol

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