Injury rules O'Connell out of New Zealand tour

Ireland second row Paul O'Connell has been ruled out of the upcoming tour to New Zealand.

Thu, 31 May, 2012 - 12:26

Ireland second row Paul O'Connell has been ruled out of the upcoming tour to New Zealand.

O'Connell had been undergoing rehabilitation on a knee injury in London with a view to following the Ireland squad out to New Zealand, but he has failed to progress to the level required to allow him take an active part in the tour.

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