Johnny McPhillips thrives after switching country and code

Excuse Johnny McPhillips if he hesitates a second in the corridors of the AJ Bell Stadium on Saturday.
Johnny McPhillips thrives after switching country and code
Thu, 23 Jun, 2016 - 01:00
John Fallon

The Ireland out-half could just as easily be lining out for opponents England in the World Rugby U20 Championship final had he not switched to his parents’ country over a year ago.

McPhillips was born and grew up in Newcastle Upon Tyne and played for England at U18 level.

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