Experienced Ireland lock Malcolm O'Kelly, pictured training with the squad at St. Gerard's on Monday, is hoping to feature for the men in green against Italy at Croke Park next weekend
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Leinster lock Malcolm O'Kelly, part of Ireland's 22-man squad for the clash with Italy, feels Saturday's game with be a tight affair with the Azzurri all out to impress new coach Nick Mallett.
O'Kelly, who is battling for a starting second row berth with Munster's
Donncha O'Callaghan and
Mick O'Driscoll, was on hand at the team hotel on Monday morning to talk to the press. To hear what the Leinster giant had to say, please click on the audio link below.
Malcolm O'Kelly Interview