Briggs out of the World Cup
Ireland have suffered a blow with news that captain Niamh Briggs has been ruled out of the World Cup through injury.
Published by Alison Donnelly, July 31st, 2017
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The experienced full-back had successfully recovered from the hamstring injury that had ruled her out of the Six Nations but suffered an injury to her Achilles in training.Ireland Women's Head Coach Tom Tierney said;"Both the players and management are really disappointed for Niamh as everyone has seen the incredible work and effort she's put in over the last number of months in an attempt to get herself right for this tournament.For her to have recovered well from her hamstring injury and then suffer a new injury is really unfortunate for her, as everyone knows how much she was looking forward to leading the team in the World Cup.”Louise Galvin has been called into the squad as replacement for Niamh, and a new Ireland Captain to lead the team during the Women's Rugby World Cup campaign will be confirmed in the coming days.
Number eight Paul Fitzpatrick captained the side during Briggs' absence in this year's Six Nations.