Vera Pauw has warned the European Club Association to prepare a fleet of ambulances for this summer’s World Cup - if member clubs withhold players from international duty until 10 days before the tournament begins.
The ECA statement last month threatened to throw preparations for all World Cup-bound sides, including Ireland, into disarray.
Ireland face co-hosts Australia in the second match of the tournament on July 20 - so clubs could refuse to release their players until July 10.
