CONFIRMED: Paul O’Connell out of World Cup; to undergo surgery

"A leader, a warrior, a gentleman - Paul O'Connell has played his last for Ireland."

CONFIRMED: Paul O’Connell out of World Cup; to undergo surgery

The IRFU have announced that Paul O’Connell will play no further part in the Rugby World Cup, ending the player’s international career.

It seemed a virtual certainty after he was stretchered off the pitch against France with a suspected torn hamstring and a statement issued in the past few minutes confirmed the news.

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