Rhys Ruddock called up in place of Peter O’Mahony

Rhys Ruddock has been called up to the Ireland rugby camp in place of the injured Peter O’Mahony.

O’Mahony was this morning ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup, due to a knee ligament injury sustained in last night's gruelling win over France.

In the last hour Irish Rugby announced that 24-year-old Leinster flanker Ruddock will take his place in the 31-man squad.

Called Up. @RhysRuddock will join the Ireland squad in place of the injured @peterom6 #ShoulderToShoulder #RWC2015 pic.twitter.com/FoivymNJv7

— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) October 12, 2015

Ruddock has five Irish caps since first getting a senior start in 2010 against Australia.

He has also played for Ireland U20 and Emerging Ireland and has 93 caps for Leinster, where he has played since 2009.

Congratulations to @RhysRuddock on his call up to the @IrishRugby #RWC2015 squad! pic.twitter.com/Ww82tGN8D6

— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) October 12, 2015

@leinsterrugby @IrishRugby Woohoo, congrats @RhysRuddock So after all the worrying there actually is an upside to Peter O'Mahony's injury

— Miriam Collins (@MiriamCol) October 12, 2015

Congrats to @RhysRuddock who has been called up to @IrishRugby to replace the injured @peterom6 #IRLvARG pic.twitter.com/3EJDD1m6iF

— Leinster Supporters (@OLSCRugby) October 12, 2015

Ruddock is expected to join the rest of the squad in Cardiff today.