Aussie McKenna gets Ireland call

Australia Test player Chris McKenna is set to play for Ireland in the European Nations Cup at the end of the season.

Mon, 14 Jul, 2003 - 18:02

Australia Test player Chris McKenna is set to play for Ireland in the European Nations Cup at the end of the season.

The 28-year-old Leeds centre, who was a member of the Australia team that thrashed Great Britain 64-10 in Sydney 12 months ago, qualifies for Ireland through his Belfast-born grandfather.

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