Best an injury concern for Ireland

Ireland hooker Rory Best is a doubt for Friday’s pivotal World Cup clash with France after dislocating his thumb against Georgia last night.

Ireland hooker Rory Best is a doubt for Friday’s pivotal World Cup clash with France after dislocating his thumb against Georgia last night.

Best, who scored Ireland’s first try in the 14-10 victory at the Stade Chaban-Delmas, will undergo a scan today with Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan admitting he is concerned by the injury.

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