No further injuries for Ireland before Wallabies opener
Forwards coach Paul O'Connell says Ireland have no further injury concerns before next week's Nations Championship opener against Australia in Sydney.
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Notable Quotes
"Everyone is training and trained hard and trained well, so everyone's fine."
— Paul O'Connell , Athlete
"It feels like a summer tour, really."
— Paul O'Connell , Athlete
Key People
Andrew Porter is a prop for the Ireland rugby team.
Andy Farrell is the head coach of the Ireland rugby team.
Caelan Doris is the captain of the Leinster rugby team.
Jack Crowley is a flyhalf returning to the starting lineup for Ireland.
Paul O'Connell is the forwards coach for the Ireland rugby team.
Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey has been a pivotal figure for Ulster rugby.
Tadhg Beirne is a key player for the Ireland rugby team.
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Forwards coach Paul O'Connell says Ireland have no further injury concerns before next week's Nations Championship opener against Australia in Sydney.
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