Trimble eager to make most of time on Ireland’s centre stage

DESPITE winning 21 caps, Andrew Trimble has spent a significant portion of his international career hugging the shadows of this Irish panel but is determined to make the most of his more central role in this Six Nations.

First choice at outside centre for Ulster, the presence of Brian O’Driscoll on the Irish side had seen Trimble deposited to the wings prior to the game against Italy.

When Gordon D’Arcy broke his arm that day, it was Trimble whom Eddie O’Sullivan called on to fill the hole and he has made the most of the switch.