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Gus McCarthy and champions Ireland looking for a positive start to new campaign

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He played Gaelic football for Kilmacud Crokes, mini rugby in Old Belvedere, tennis in Blackrock Bowling & Tennis club and “a bit of golf” but it was at rugby that he excelled, and his leadership qualities were recognised in captaining at JCT and SCT level.

“That sort of experience will be invaluable in helping us towards the Six Nations. Those home games against France and England are going to be sold out in Musgrave Park. It will be a great atmosphere and that will be something to get used to. Most lads, including myself, haven’t played with crowds like that. Having those lads with that experience will just be great.”

Head coach Byron Hayward said: “They [Ireland] will be a massive challenge as they are Grand Slam champions. Irish rugby is flourishing at the moment and has been for a number of years. But it is a challenge we are looking forward too. The reason you are in sport is because you want to play against the best and we face the best team first up.

 

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