Bell forced out of World Cup squad

Ulster centre Jonny Bell has been forced to withdraw from the Ireland squad for the World Cup.

Mon, 22 Sep, 2003 - 17:15

Ulster centre Jonny Bell has been forced to withdraw from the Ireland squad for the World Cup.

Further problems arising from a long-standing Achilles tendon injury has forced Bell to pull out of Eddie O'Sullivan's squad after he broke down in training this morning.

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