Keith Wood withdraws from squad to face Romania

Ireland Captain Keith Wood has had to withdraw from the squad for Saturdays game against Romania due to the death of his brother, Gordon.

Ireland Captain Keith Wood has had to withdraw from the squad for Saturdays game against Romania due to the death of his brother, Gordon.

Keith’s place in the Irish team will be taken by Shane Byrne, with Ulster’s Paul Shields called to the replacements bench.

IrishRugby.ie would like to offer our deepest sympathies to Keith and his family.