Ulster star Best to lead Ireland’s tour of America

RORY BEST will lead Ireland’s tour to America as one of five Grand Slam winners included in the 25-man squad.

Tue, 12 May, 2009 - 01:00
Barry Coughlan

Peter Stringer, Denis Leamy, Tom Court and Mick O’Driscoll join Ulster hooker Best in the party after helping Ireland win the RBS Six Nations.

Head coach Declan Kidney has selected 12 uncapped players for the series against Canada in Vancouver on May 23 and Eddie O’Sullivan’s USA in Santa Clara, California, eight days later.

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