Bradley backs Wallace for Slam bid

MICHAEL BRADLEY reckons Paddy Wallace is ready to reclaim his Ireland centre jersey in the Six Nations opener against Italy.

Bradley backs Wallace for Slam bid
Mon, 01 Feb, 2010 - 00:00

Wallace faces a fight with in-form Lions star Gordon D’Arcy for a midfield spot for the championship kick-off at Croke Park.

The Ulster ace scored eight points in this slender defeat to hand Declan Kidney a nudge ahead of the tie on Saturday.

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