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Jon Doel

Paul O'Connell punch almost killed team-mate as witnesses traumatised

The Ireland player who was almost killed by a training ground punch from Paul O'Connell has spoken about the traumatic incident.

Ryan Caldwell had to be resuscitated during an Ireland training session in 2007 when he was just a 22-year-old rookie trying to make an impression on the international stage.

The events of that day left many who witnessed it traumatised, not least O'Connell who has previously opened up about the horrendous moment he thought he may have killed his team-mate. The Irish legend vowed to change his brawling ways afterwards, realising the damage he was capable of.

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