O captain, my captain: Rise up and hear the bells, Rory Best

Ronan O’Gara on all the latest talking points from Les Kiss to the next Ireland captain

O captain, my captain: Rise up and hear the bells, Rory Best
Fri, 08 Jan, 2016 - 00:00
Ronan OGara
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LOSING LES, FINDING FARRELL

International squad sessions can be testosterone-filled chambers of stress. Points to prove. Upstarts to slap down. Hierarchal changing room positions.

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