Paul O’Connell’s Ireland career is at an end after he was ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup with a hamstring injury.
The news that the whole country was expecting was confirmed on Tuesday morning.
Mike McCarthy of Leinster has been called up as the 35-year-old’s replacement.
Squad Update: @mikemccarthy6 called up to #RWC2015 squad in place of @Paul_OConnell #ShoulderToShoulder pic.twitter.com/QI46KrJ9yl
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) October 13, 2015
O’Connell suffered a torn hamstring in the dying moments of the first half against France on Sunday.
The IRFU also confirmed that the Limerick man will have surgery this week.
News: @Paul_OConnell to undergo surgery this week.#ShoulderTo http://t.co/ckyWabWsah pic.twitter.com/S2Oh6lPaxI
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) October 13, 2015
