Moynihan loss huge blow to Rules squad

IRELAND’S preparations for the International Rules series in Australia next month were dealt a hammer-blow last night with the withdrawal of inspirational captain, Seamus Moynihan.

Wed, 24 Sep, 2003 - 01:00
Tony Leen and Jim O’Sullivan

The Kerry star cried off the 27-man squad after tearing a calf muscle in the early stages of a club game on Sunday with Glenflesk.

His absence from the travelling party was justifiably labelled "a huge loss" by team manager John O'Keeffe.

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