Rugby Union - Italy v France - RBS Six Nations Championship 2015 - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - 15/3/15 Italy's Sergio Parisse and Josh Furno Action Images Via Reuters / Andrew Boyers Livepic
LONDON (Reuters) - Ireland are wary and ready for the threat a returning Sergio Parisse poses to their World Cup ambitions, Paul O'Connell said on Saturday, describing the Italian captain as one of the greatest players he has played against.
Ireland can qualify for the quarter-finals with a match to spare if they beat Italy on Sunday and named their strongest line-up as they seek to progress to a group decider against France.
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