Ruled out: Brian O'Driscoll
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Ireland duo Brian O'Driscoll and Rory Best have both been ruled out of the upcoming November internationals, the IRFU announced on Tuesday.
O'Driscoll picked up an ankle injury in the game against Cardiff Blues and following further scans, it has been decided that the injury requires surgery to repair ligament damage, ruling out centre O'Driscoll from playing for 8-12 weeks.
Best been ruled out of the games against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina, due to a neck injury he sustained last Friday playing in the RaboDirect PRO12 game in Wales against the Dragons.
Following a scan and medical review, it was confirmed that Best has sprained ligaments in his neck which will require a rest and rehabilitation period of between 4-6 weeks before a further assessment of the injury takes place.
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connaughtabu says...
Sorry to hear O'Driscoll is injured again.
Perhaps it is time for Ireland to move on into the post-BoD phase. He is WELL past his best (and his best was brilliant) and we need to find the centres for the next World Cup. Just throw them in and see what happens.
Australia does it all the time and comes up trumps (ranked No 2 in world - Ireland is ranked No8 and if we lose to Argentina next month, we will drop to No9 or 3rd tier!!). So take an odd risk, allow the young guys to have their head, introduce BoD into the management team and move on!
:-))
Posted 19:16 30th October 2012
apexpred says...
Thanks God Eoin O'Malley is back from injury, right in the nick of time by the looks of it.
Posted 18:37 30th October 2012
kid_diablo says...
@BODsGODmisspelt: Darren cave is the only other specialist outside centre in the squad. i'd like to see him get a game but you know kidney will send earls out on crutches before that happens.
As for clermont eoin o'malley is due back this weekend so hopefully he'll be up to speed by then.
Posted 17:46 30th October 2012
Dannyboy says...
Sure he's going to miss our 3 point loss to SA, our 10 point win over Fiji, and our last minute 1 point drop goal win against Argentina, but we're these results ever in doubt?
Not there for the Claremont games is the real disappointment. At least he'll be even more primed for a big 6 nations and, hopefully, the Lions tour.
Best and Strauss will be battling over the no.2 shirt for years so it's slightly less crappy for Best.
Posted 17:31 30th October 2012
leinster_goy says...
pure disasterbags. that is the only word for this...for Leinster at least - can't see how it really affects ireland since they should be have cover in that position
can Goodman play 13? Mallers will be fit again i assume, and in fact stade marcel michelin was where he made a very memorable Heino debut...but with this news, truth be told i'm starting to get worried about the clermont games in december. injuries are seriously threatening to derail our season
Posted 17:08 30th October 2012
spike19 says...
That is bad news and I hear D'arcy is carrying a knock as well! Kidney's failure to develop any viable midfield options is really going to show in this series.
McFadden and Earls at 12/13 would be revolving door disaster especially against the boks. Cave is not proven and has a tendency to go missing and Marshall is behind Paddy "Wally" Wallace for Ulster
Why is Dave McSharry or James Downey not in there? They are both on form, in good health and have loads of game time under their belts.
Posted 17:06 30th October 2012
mcdb06 says...
Ideal time to try Bowe at 13
Posted 16:47 30th October 2012
bcrugby913 says...
new outside centre needed, as much as i like earls he's no replacement for BOD
Posted 16:35 30th October 2012
Sheridan says...
That's Strauss getting his first cap..
Posted 16:35 30th October 2012
atg77 says...
Oh dear... there goes Ireland's chances against the boks.
Posted 16:34 30th October 2012
melkdave says...
Massive blow for Ireland ,two experianced class players out for the series.I suspect we will see Earls playing 13 with T.Bowe FB come the first test ,Bowe was obviously being prepard for it in Ulsters last game ,Though i think thats wrong myself.much prefer T.Bowe at 13 and Earls on the wing.But DK will just do what he wants anyway.As to hooker ,well looks like R.Strauss will be a starter ,and cliam is 1st cap right off.I also wouldnt be surprised if M.Bent got capped as a 2nd half replacement either.
Posted 16:33 30th October 2012
carebearstare says...
message for declan kidney: keith earls is not a good centre
Posted 16:05 30th October 2012
99call says...
Obviously dissapointed to hear this news but we will now see what Kidney is going to do in the centres. Hooker is covered with Strauss and Cronin but the big worry is will Kidney play the speed bump that is McFadden at 13 or Earls but I think he would have wanted to play Keith at 15, so will Luke Marshall or Darren Cave get a look in or my prefered option of Tommy Bowe at 13
COME ON Deccie time to think outside of the red box why not try a combination of Luke Marshall and Bowe at 12 and 13
Posted 16:03 30th October 2012
heart_of_oak says...
I think this is a real shame. BoD has been great for Ireland. Quite possibly, one of their best ever players. I don't think his form of late has been as good as he'd have liked. But he's an inspirational player who can bring out good performances from those around him.
Get well soon BoD - I'm hoping to see a fit and in form O'Driscoll for the Lions.
Posted 16:00 30th October 2012
BODsGODmisspelt says...
Out for the Clarmont games aswell, oh dear god.
Who'll replace him? Please don't say Earls.
Posted 15:51 30th October 2012
jcahill1 says...
Why every time he's fit must O'Driscoll get injured?
Posted 15:45 30th October 2012
paddy91317 says...
what a joke he was going to play on against Cardiff now he needs surgery everything that comes out of the Ireland camp is a joke.
Posted 15:36 30th October 2012