The Ireland rugby squad continued their World Cup preparations with a training session in Bray on Tuesday.
Brian O'Driscoll underwent a rugby fitness session, but he stayed out of contact as he recovers from his fractured sinus received 12 days ago.
The Ireland medical staff are continuing to oversee flanker David Wallace's recovery from the chronic ankle problem that has limited his training.
Paddy Wallace sat out training as he rested a bruised hip received in training on Monday.
There is speculation that Irish coach Eddie O'Sullivan is set to be offered a new contract by the IRFU. A press conference is scheduled for 10am.
In other news, Connacht were beaten by French side Castres in the Sportsgrounds last night, Michael Bradley's side losing 17 points to 3.