Plenty to play for in Six Nations audition

Gone are the days when these A internationals were mere consolation prizes for those who missed out on Test caps. Tonight’s clash of Irish Wolfhounds and English Saxons at Musgrave Park represents a full-blown RBS 6 Nations audition, writes Simon Lewis.

Plenty to play for in Six Nations audition
Fri, 30 Jan, 2015 - 00:00
Simon Lewis

Ireland Wolfhounds coach Dan McFarland during squad training at Carton House. Picture: Stephen McCarthy

Plenty to play for in Six Nations audition

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