Person: Brandon Paenga

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Niall Scannell’s chance to shine

Joe Schmidt has turned to Niall Scannell as the hooker to tighten up Ireland’s scrummaging power for the must-win second Test against Australia at AAMI Park tomorrow morning.

Fri, 15 Jun, 2018

The debutant Australia has taken to its heart

To most rugby fans in Ireland he was the Wallabies’ debutant hooker, an emergency selection for Michael Cheika after the first three in line fell by the wayside.

Wed, 13 Jun, 2018

Schmidt quick to offload Michael Cheika praise

Joe Schmidt afforded himself a small chuckle when he was told that his players had been described by rival coach Michael Cheika as the “greatest Irish team in their history”.

Fri, 08 Jun, 2018

Pete Samu scores a try despite Shunsuke Nunomaki 14/4/2017

Pete Samu debate ongoing as Michael Cheika names five uncapped players

ACT Brumbies back row Pete Samu is the standout absentee from Michael Cheika’s Wallabies squad — which features five uncapped players — to face Ireland in the forthcoming June Test series

Thu, 31 May, 2018