'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
Mon, 12 Oct, 2015 - 01:00
Brendan O'Brien

"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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