New blow for Ireland as BOD place in doubt

Ireland have delayed their team announcement for Saturday’s clash with Italy by 48 hours as they contend with an ever-lengthening injury list that has placed Brian O’Driscoll’s participation in doubt.

O’Driscoll sustained a lacerated ear and dead leg in the 13-13 draw with France, but it is the concussion he incurred at the Aviva Stadium that threatens his involvement in what could potentially be his final RBS 6 Nations match.