Rhys Ruddock's second broken arm in six months has cost the Leinster flanker a place in Ireland's World Cup squad.
Head coach Joe Schmidt admitted Ruddock would have made his initial World Cup training squad, but for the broken arm sustained while captaining Emerging Ireland against Uruguay.
Schmidt confirmed Paul O'Connell is the captain of his 45-man training squad, with Ruddock the main casualty.
The 24-year-old missed the RBS 6 Nations after another arm break in European Champions Cup action against Harlequins in December.
"Rhys Ruddock would have been selected but has been ruled out after fracturing his arm against Uruguay last week," said head coach Schmidt.
"The squad selection has been a long process with some very tight decisions.
"Some injured players who are getting close to full fitness have been included while others have missed out due to prolonged absence or lack of opportunity to demonstrate their full Test match readiness."
Source: PA
