Rory Best ‘full of energy’ as he begins 330km fundraising walk across Ireland

Rory Best and Naomi Howlin (14) from Wexford, who is currently being supported by Cancer Fund For Children (Marc O’Sullivan/PA)

Former Irish rugby captain Rory Best said he “feels great” as he embarked on a 330km 10-day journey across the country in a bid to raise two million euro for child cancer services.

“I have loads of energy,” he said, as he set off from the Aviva Stadium alongside 14-year-old Naomi Howlin, who was diagnosed with cancer last year.