O’Connell hopes for April Comeback

Ireland International Paul O’Connell’s hoping to return to action in April after undergoing back surgery in Dublin yesterday.

The Munster second row will miss the Six Nations but he could still get to play on the Lions Tour of Australia in the summer.

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O’Connell who hasn’t played since October says he was delighted with the way the operation went and the 33 year old is aiming to start rehab as soon as possible.