Six Nations Grand Slam champions Ireland have injury doubts over veteran fly-half Ronan O'Gara and wing Andrew Trimble ahead of the potential championship decider against France next Saturday in Paris.

O'Gara - who scored 16 of Ireland's points in their opening 29-11 victory over Italy on Saturday - had to go off in the second-half with a leg injury whilst Trimble suffered a thigh injury.

According to the Irish medical staff Trimble's injury is giving cause for concern while O'Gara will be monitored over the next 24 hours.

British and Irish Lions captain Paul O'Connell, who also had to go off in the second-half, should be fit to resume training during the week.

A trio of crucial players who were unable to play against the Italians flanker Stephen Ferris, fly-half Jonathan Sexton - who would have started instead of O'Gara - and O'Connell's long-time Munster and Ireland partner in the second row Donncha O'Callaghan should be available for selection.

Coach Declan Kidney is due to announce his starting line-up on Tuesday.

AFP

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