Hunt to take Duff's place

Damien Duff was tonight ruled out of the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifiers against Bulgaria and Italy through injury.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2009 - 18:38

Damien Duff was tonight ruled out of the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifiers against Bulgaria and Italy through injury.

The 30-year-old Newcastle midfielder has returned to England for treatment after damaging a hamstring in training and has been told he will be sidelined for eight to 10 days.

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Courts Soccer World Cup Qualifiers Place: England Place: Croke Park Person: Duff Person: Damien Duff Person: Stephen Hunt Event: World Cup Organisation: Republic of Ireland Organisation: Bulgaria Organisation: Italy Organisation: Newcastle Organisation: Reading

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