The Ireland squad continued their preparations in Rotarua today ahead of Sundays World Cup Pool C clash with Russia.
Tommy Bowe, Gordon D’Arcy and Paul O’Connell all look unlikely to feature in that game.
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Bowe has a calf injury while D’Arcy and O’Connell both have hamstring strains.
All three are still being monitored and will have to train tomorrow to make the Russia game.
Meanwhile,
Richie McCaw and Dan Carter have both been included in New Zealand’s team for Saturdays World Cup Pool A clash with France at Eden Park.
McCaw has recovered from a calf injury and will become the first All Black to win 100 caps.
Carter has shaken off a back problem to start at out-half while Israel Dagg gets the nod at full-back.
