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Sean O’Brien’s Rugby World Cup could be over if he is cited for punch on Pascal Pape

Published 17:56 11 Oct 2015 BST

Updated 18:00 11 Oct 2015 BST

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Sean O’Brien’s Rugby World Cup could be over if he is cited for punch on Pascal Pape

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Two injuries and now a possible ban.

As if the injuries to Paul O'Connell and Johnny Sexton weren't bad enough for Ireland, Sean O'Brienis going to face an anxious 48 hours to find out if he is going to be cited for an an apparent punch on Pascal Pape. We say 'apparent' but it couldn't be more blatant if it taken place inside a boxing ring and World Rugby are likely to come down hard on O'Brien, meaning his World Cup could well be at an end.   https://twitter.com/WhosAdrianBarry/status/653249121931907073 The pictorial evidence certainly doesn't look good for O'Brien. SOb1 SOb2 SOb3 SOb4

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