Paul O'Connell out of Rugby World Cup with hamstring injury
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It's been confirmed that Ireland legend Paul O'Connell will play no further part in this year's Rugby World Cup. The 108 Test capped Munsterman suffered a bad hamstring injury during the 24-9 victory over France on Sunday. He will be replaced in the squad by Mike McCarthy.
The 35-year-old, turning 36 in a week's time, got caught in a ruck during the Pool D decider, and twisted in an awkward way. He will undergo surgery this week, but there is no chance of making it back for the knockouts.
A leader through and through, O'Connell went on three Lions tours, and captained both Munster and Ireland…





