Rhys Ruddock to miss Ireland's visit to Italy

Rhys Ruddock looks set to miss Ireland's Six Nations match against Italy in Rome on Sunday.

Mon, 18 Feb, 2019 - 13:16

Digital Desk staff

Rhys Ruddock looks set to miss Ireland's Six Nations match against Italy in Rome on Sunday.

The 28-year-old back-row forward captained the Irish team that beat the Azzurri 54-7 in the Autumn International at Soldier Field in Chicago in November.

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Courts Rugby Six Nations Place: Italy Place: Rome Place: Soldier Field Place: Chicago Person: Rhys Ruddock Person: Azzurri Person: Ruddock Person: Dan Leavy Person: Dave Kearney Person: Leavy Person: Kearney Event: Six Nations Event: Autumn International Organisation: Ireland Organisation: Italy Organisation: Leinster

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