Wallace to stake Ireland claim

GIVEN the number of times David Wallace has been left in the lurch, people have been wondering if there's some "history" between himself and Irish coach Eddie O'Sullivan.

He laughs at the idea and instead insists it's only by continuing to produce his best he will convince O'Sullivan to revive an international career that has stalled since his non-involvement in the three autumn internationals.

Wallace has another chance to impress when he plays for Munster against the Newport Gwent Dragons in this afternoon's Heineken Cup tie at Rodney Parade.