O'Driscoll injury rocks team

Captain Brian O’Driscoll could be a doubt for Ireland for the World Cup after being punched in the face in a warm-up game last night.

Fri, 17 Aug, 2007 - 08:27
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Captain Brian O’Driscoll could be a doubt for Ireland for the World Cup after being punched in the face in a warm-up game last night.

O’Driscoll suffered a suspected fractured cheekbone after being struck by lock Mikaera Tewhata during the second half of Ireland’s 42-6 win over Bayonne in France.

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