O'Callaghan drafted into Irish squad

Munster forward Donnacha O'Callaghan has been called into Ireland's squad for Saturday's World Cup qualifying match against Russia in Siberia as a replacement for Victor Costello.

Mon, 16 Sep, 2002 - 17:41

Munster forward Donnacha O'Callaghan has been called into Ireland's squad for Saturday's World Cup qualifying match against Russia in Siberia as a replacement for Victor Costello.

The Leinster back row injured a calf muscle in the Celtic League game against Connacht on Friday.

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Courts Rugby Heathrow Place: Siberia Place: Russia Person: O'Callaghan Person: Donnacha O'Callaghan Person: Victor Costello Event: World Cup Organisation: Munster Organisation: Ireland Organisation: Russia Organisation: Leinster Organisation: Connacht

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