MICHAEL MOYNIHAN: Midleton always close to Holland’s heart

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MICHAEL MOYNIHAN: Midleton always close to Holland’s heart

When Jason Holland climbed off the plane in November 1998, his immediate future was clear. A season with Midleton RFC, then the sights of Europe with his girlfriend. Rugby and travel.

“I knew Damon [Ulrich, then Midleton coach] from home,” says Holland. “The plan was to play the season with Midleton and then head off travelling with my girlfriend, now my wife, as she was working in London at the time.

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