Easterby outstanding as O’Kelly silences critics

NOBODY doubts Simon Easterby’s 100% commitment to the cause, but there has always been a doubt over Malcolm O’Kelly playing to his considerable potential every time he pulled on a jersey.

At Twickenham on Saturday, Easterby was as combative as ever. And O’Kelly demonstrated just what a good kick in the backside can do to a player of unquestioned ability.

Easterby was born in Yorkshire of Irish parents. He insists he is as Irish as anyone and proves it on the rugby field. O’Kelly was also born in England, in Chelmsford to be exact, but he has lived all his life in Dublin.