The boy's a bit special

No longer are rugby’s tyro talents waiting until their 20s to make a mark. Barry Coughlan looks at the explosive talents of five bright young things ready to make their marks in the Heineken Cup.

Wed, 18 Oct, 2006 - 01:00

LUKE FITZGERALD

Age: 19

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