A rugby player, coach and manager during a glittering career with Munster, Ireland and the Lions and now a definitive voice in Irish rugby analysis and commentary.
By the time the Ireland players return to their respective provinces after a few well-deserved days off next week, they will have spent the bones of six months in camp to date this season since coming together in early June for World Cup preparations.
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