Ireland second row Paul O'Connell might not be able to play the full 80 minutes against Samoa.

Brian O' Driscoll and O'Connell both trained today ahead of Ireland's first November international on Saturday.

It had been feared that O'Connell may miss out due to injury, but took a full part in training with the squad at Carton House and has a good chance of starting against Samoa.

However, it is thought, however, that he may not be fit enough to last the whole match.

O'Driscoll has not played competitively since September 27th but should be fit to play the 80 minutes on Saturday.

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