Paul in action against Italy.
The legendary Irish captain sustained a torn hamstring on Sunday in Ireland’s clash against France and will reportedly undergo surgery this week.
A leader, a warrior, a gentleman - @Paul_OConnell has played his last for Ireland. #ShoulderToShoulder #RWC2015 pic.twitter.com/xNmt6YqIpX
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) October 13, 2015
News: @Paul_OConnell to undergo surgery this week.#ShoulderTo http://t.co/ckyWabWsah pic.twitter.com/S2Oh6lPaxI — Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) October 13, 2015
O’Connell has been capped 108 times for Ireland, and has helped the boys in green to four Triple Crowns, three Six Nations championships and a Grand Slam down through the years.
Fans have been paying tribute to the Irish hero on social media since the news broke.
Thank You @Paul_OConnell #TheGreatest pic.twitter.com/in22ma4WbJ
— J.J Thoroughbreds (@jjthoroughbreds) October 13, 2015
Paul O'connell ruled out of Rugby World Cup....said news for Irish fans. — Sibusiso Mankwali (@sbu_zn) October 13, 2015
@Paul_OConnell gutted for you bud. Get well soon
— SaintConor (@GogleddIwerddon) October 13, 2015
Absolutely gutted for Paul O'Connell. One of the best second rows to have played the game. #RWC2015 #Ireland — Alex Littlefield (@A_Littlefield) October 13, 2015
To say I'm gutted about a @Paul_OConnell ending his glittering career in this way is an understatement. He will forever be remembered (1/2)
— Gary-Matthew O'Toole (@SealTeam_Shels) October 13, 2015
Thank you for everything Paul O'Connell. My all time favourite Irish rugby player. #legend #leader #damniceguy — Deirdre Farrelly (@Farrellydee) October 13, 2015
This is so wrong on many levels. One of the greatest leaders & players of them all. Inspirational. https://t.co/8blR5e2tJp
— Brian O'Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) October 13, 2015
Squad Update: @mikemccarthy6 called up to #RWC2015 squad in place of @Paul_OConnell #ShoulderToShoulder pic.twitter.com/QI46KrJ9yl
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) October 13, 2015
