Irish squad break camp

The Ireland squad broke camp today before they reassemble on Sunday evening for the start of the Rugby World Cup campaign.

The Ireland squad will be in the formal RWC camp as of Monday, before departing for Bordeaux on Wednesday afternoon from Dublin.

The squad trained for the final time in St Gerard’s School in Bray in a full contact session. Paddy Wallace took a part in some of the session, but remained out of contact as he recovered from his bruised hip. Denis Hickie did not train as he had a slightly bruised knee from yesterday’s session.

Shane Horgan has returned to light running and also had an upper body fitness session with the team’s fitness staff in St Gerard's. Brian O'Driscoll also trained today, but remained out of contact as part of his planned recovery schedule. Stephen Ferris and David Wallace both took a full part in the session.