O'Connell's injury 'making good progress'

Paul O'Connell's shoulder injury is making good progress, the IRFU has said.

O'Connell's rehabilitation programme will continue this week where he will take some part in training today and tomorrow. A further update on his injury will be given on Wednesday.

Ireland team doctor Gary O'Driscoll said: "Paul is now pain-free in the shoulder and has progressed at a very pleasing rate. If Paul's rehab continues on this present curve, we are reasonably confident that he will be available for the weekend."