Earls happy taking middle ground

Earls admits he has give plenty of ammunition to those willing to believe he can operate at both ends of the grouchy spectrum but like his favourite position on a rugby pitch, the truth lies firmly in the middle.
So long has the debate been raging about Earls’ best position in both the Munster and Ireland back lines that it is worth reminding ourselves that the Moyross flyer only turned 25 last month.