Rugby

O'Brien out of Churchill squad

Leinster’s Seán O'Brien is out of the Ireland A Churchill squad after sustaining a knee injury in the win over Canada this week…

Fri Jun 12 2009 - 01:00

Leinster’s Seán O'Brien is out of the Ireland A Churchill squad after sustaining a knee injury in the win over Canada this week.

The backrow has been replaced by Connacht’s Andrew Browne ahead of the final two games, starting with Georgia at Infinity Park, Denver, on Sunday.

Browne has already linked up with the squad and will be considered for selection before the team is announced tomorrow morning.

Ireland kick-off against Georgia at 10.30pm Irish time.

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