Best happy back in ‘comfort’ zone

IT might be a tad overwhelming being the sole Ulster representative in the Ireland tight five locked in by four giant Munster men, but Rory Best admits he couldn’t be in more comfortable surroundings.

Best happy back in ‘comfort’ zone

While Best is relishing a return to the Ireland side at Murrayfield on Saturday, he’ll be in good company alongside John Hayes, who is about to become Irish rugby’s most capped player (on 93). Best, for one, couldn’t talk more highly of Hayes whose work ethic and longevity remains an inspiration to the Ulster hooker.

“He epitomises where you want to get to as an international rugby player,” says Best. “With John, it’s head down, hard work. You get what you see: he’s going to work hard for you and he rarely misses a tackle. If the ball comes to him he’ll catch it and take it forward for you.”

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