Best hopes to lead Ireland as 200th Ulster cap beckons

Rory Best, who will win his 200th cap for Ulster in Saturday’s Guinness Pro14 inter-provincial derby in Belfast says that, if selected, he is ready to lead Ireland again in the Autumn Test series.

Best hopes to lead Ireland as 200th Ulster cap beckons

The 35-year-old enjoyed his first run-out last weekend since the British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand after sustaining a hamstring injury in pre-season.

Best came through the trip to La Rochelle with Ulster without any problems following his long lay-off and he’s hopeful of being named as the Ireland captain when the squad is announced this week.

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