'Mads' is now 'Gazza' in the Ireland camp after his tears yesterday

Ireland’s replacement out-half Ian Madigan has been nicknamed ’Gazza’ after the tears flowed following Ireland’s win over France, team-mate Rob Kearney has revealed.

'Mads' is now 'Gazza' in the Ireland camp after his tears yesterday

"The boys are calling him Gazza now," said Kearney, after Madigan showed his emotions following a fine performance after he replaced the injured Johnny Sexton.

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