O'Connell ruled out of Argentina test

There was more bad news for Ireland overnight after Paul O'Connell has been ruled out of the test against Argentina in two weeks.

The Munster second row has failed to recover from a back injury and coach Declan Kidney says medical reports indicate he won't be ready to face the Pumas.

Nex Saturday Ireland have a Wolfhounds game against Fiji in Thomond Park.