Ireland optimistic over O'Connell

Paul O’Connell will be given every chance to prove his fitness for Ireland’s summer tour but a contingency plan has been drawn up in case he fails to recover in time.

Wed, 19 May, 2010 - 10:44

Paul O’Connell will be given every chance to prove his fitness for Ireland’s summer tour but a contingency plan has been drawn up in case he fails to recover in time.

The Lions captain was a surprise inclusion in the 33-man squad for the three-match itinerary which includes Tests in New Zealand and Australia and a clash with the Maori.

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