Ireland hopefuls to make their case

A. Paddy Jackson

Sat, 17 Nov, 2012 - 00:00
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Donal Lenihan
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.

It has been an incredible eight months for the young Ulster out-half.Elevated to first choice 10 for the Heineken Cupsemi-final and final in place of Ian Humphreys followed now by thisselection which sees him ranked as third in the pecking order in thepivotal role at national level.

Given the performances of Ian Keatley and Ian Madigan for Munster and Leinster respectively this season, that is some achievement.

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