LONDON (Reuters) - Ireland called up loose-forward Rhys Ruddock to their Rugby World Cup squad on Monday as the injury fallout from their 24-9 victory over France began to bite with Peter O'Mahony ruled out of the tournament.
O’Mahony suffered ligament damage in his knee in the win in Cardiff, a big blow for Ireland who have already lost back Jared Payne and are still waiting to learn the extent of captain Paul O'Connell's hamstring problem and flyhalf Johnny Sexton's groin strain.
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