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Best, who has been ruled out of the World Cup as a result of his condition, was rushed to a Bordeaux hospital on Wednesday evening after complaining of a mild headache and difficulty speaking.

The 29-year-old remained in hospital overnight and had several tests, including an MRI scan, an angiogram and a CT. The tests were repeated on Thursday morning and Best has been transferred to Haut Levque Hospital in Bordeaux for further investigation.

As yet doctors have been unable to give a clear diagnosis on his condition, with an update expected later in the day.

Munster prop Tony Buckley has been called up to replace Best, who was named on the bench for Sunday's World Cup clash with Argentina in Paris.

Buckley will depart for France as soon as possible, with Best's Ulster team-mate Bryan Young filling the vacancy on the bench against the Pumas.