O'Driscoll ruled out for up to four weeks

Brian O'Driscoll will be out of action for three-four weeks after an X-ray confirmed a sinus fracture and deep laceration under his right eye, sustained in last night's World Cup warm-up against Bayonne.

He will not need surgery, but will need up to four weeks to recover from the injury, after he was punched by lock Mikaera Tewhata during the second half of Ireland’s 42-6 win over Bayonne in France.