Reddan out to seize opportunity

EOIN REDDAN is proof positive that rugby players can look beyond their own sport, even in a week when all concentration is on Ireland’s bid to continue their challenge for a Triple Crown victory.

Reddan is building up towards an RBS 6 Nations clash against Wales at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff this Saturday, but last week he spent time watching old friend and Limerick neighbour Conor Niland play — and unfortunately lose — a Davis Cup clash against Luxembourg’s world number 59, Gilles Muller.

Niland is ranked just inside the top 130 of world tennis and Reddan believes that is a phenomenal achievement.