Rory Best confirms he will be character witness in rape trial of two teammates

Ireland and Ulster rugby captain Rory Best says he is to be a character witness at the trial of two teammates for rape.

Sun, 04 Feb, 2018 - 07:50

Ireland and Ulster rugby captain Rory Best says he is to be a character witness at the trial of two teammates for rape.

Best, who led the Irish team to victory against France in the Six Nations tournament on Saturday, was spotted at Belfast Crown Court on Wednesday where Stuart Olding, 24, and Paddy Jackson, 26, are standing trial accused of rape.

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