Gone - but not a case of no way back for Lynch

DENIS LYNCH may have withdrawn from the Irish team, but it is not a case of no way back.

He made that clear in this newspaper on Wednesday, when he said: “I have always considered it an honour and privilege to ride for my country and I would not rule out riding for Ireland again in the future.”

For the moment, though, the world number nine rider is out and has informed Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) accordingly.