Upward mobility continues for Earls

JUST over a year since he made an international debut against Canada, things could hardly be better for Limerick’s latest rugby star Keith Earls, as he prepares for another Test game against Fiji at the RDS, Dublin, tomorrow.

A stunning performance that night in Thomond Park, allied to some power-house Magners League and Heineken Cup appearances for Munster, contributed to his sensational wild-card call up to the 2009 British and Irish Lions touring party to South Africa.

In the old days, many players would nearly have been satisfied with that, step down, call it a day and reflect on the accompanying glory.