Ronan O'Gara: If Andy Farrell’s Ireland has stars like Tim Bateman, they’re good to go

The Super Rugby season kicks off tomorrow Down Under. But I’d like to talk about Tim Bateman.

Ronan O'Gara: If Andy Farrell’s Ireland has stars like Tim Bateman, they’re good to go
Fri, 31 Jan, 2020 - 06:30
Ronan O’Gara

The Super Rugby season kicks off tomorrow Down Under.

The Crusaders, aiming for a fourth title in a row, begin at home to the Waratahs. It might have escaped some people that tighthead Oli Jager made six appearances last season and has been included in the Crusaders squad for the 2020 campaign. PS: He’s Irish.

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