Tyrone's Cavanagh named Ireland captain for Rules matches

Tyrone's Sean Cavanagh has been named captain of the Ireland team to play Australia in a two-test series Down Under this October.

Mon, 29 Sep, 2008 - 11:38

Tyrone's Sean Cavanagh has been named captain of the Ireland team to play Australia in a two-test series Down Under this October.

Cork’s Graham Canty has been confirmed as vice captain of the squad.

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