Wallace to step in for Bell

It has been confirmed that Paddy Wallace will replace Johnny Bell on Ireland's 30-man Rugby World Cup Squad.

Mon, 22 Sep, 2003 - 18:52

It has been confirmed that Paddy Wallace will replace Johnny Bell on Ireland's 30-man Rugby World Cup Squad.

Bell was forced out due to an achilles tendon injury.

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