Munster's Scannell brothers join unique Irish band

THE travel demands as Ireland decamped from the USA to Japan on a route which took them through the Artic and countless time zones on Sunday night meant Niall Scannell still hasn’t had time to digest or celebrate with kid brother Rory on his first cap.

It all happened so quickly for Niall with his debut against Italy in February that he fully appreciates the significance of his 23-year old brother making his bow.

And the pride of Dolphin have also joined an unique little band of brothers as both managed to score during the 55-19 win over the USA in New Jersey on Saturday.