Doak earns Ireland call-up

Ulster scrum-half Neil Doak was the only uncapped player named in Ireland’s 2003 Rugby World Cup squad when it was announced this morning at Lansdowne Road.

The 30-strong squad, captained by Keith Wood, is made up of 17 forwards and 13 backs, although coach Eddie O’Sullivan had to contend with the late blow of losing Geordan Murphy (broken leg) and Rob Henderson (ruptured bicep) to injury this weekend.