Ireland in shock after nervy win

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An update on the elbow injury sustained by O'Driscoll in the 32-17 victory over Namibia is expected on Monday and with crunch Pool D fixtures against France and Argentina to come, O'Driscoll knows Ireland must overcome the malaise that has set in since the Six Nations.

He said: "Our recent performances are a concern. We know our standings in peoples' minds. Everyone knows we can play good rugby, but we've struggled to reproduce the good form we showed in the Six Nations and time is running out."

He added: "We can still top the group by winning the next three games but against Namibia we got what we deserved."

O'Driscoll appeared for the post match press conference with his right arm in a sling, but the Lions skipper insisted it was only a precautionary measure

He said: "I hyper-extended my elbow. The injury will be properly assessed when we get back to the team hotel.

"The discomfort comes and goes a bit. It's a nervy thing. I'm hoping it's not too serious. It's not as bad as it looks."