IRELAND HAVE CONFIRMED that Jared Payne will play no further part in the World Cup after fracturing his foot.
The outside centre picked up the injury during Ireland’s win over Romania. Head coach Joe Schmidt had hoped to see Payne make a comeback this weekend against France, but his injury only worsened.
The Ulsterman trained with Ireland on Wednesday in Newport High School, but the foot injury swelled up badly afterwards. Following a scan, it has now been confirmed that Payne’s foot is fractured.
Ireland say they will not make a decision on a replacement for Payne until after Sunday’s clash with France in the Millennium Stadium.
Keith Earls starts in the 13 shirt against the French this weekend in Payne’s absence.
