Ireland stunned by death of rugby player

Irish rugby was today left reeling by the tragic death of 18-year-old John McCall.

Sat, 27 Mar, 2004 - 19:40

Irish rugby was today left reeling by the tragic death of 18-year-old John McCall.

McCall was playing for Ireland against New Zealand in the Under-19 World Cup - staged in South Africa – when he was substituted in the 20th minute and taken to hospital.

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Courts Rugby Heathrow Place: South Africa Place: St Augustine’s hospital Place: Durban Person: John McCall Person: McCall Event: Under-19 World Cup Organisation: Ireland Organisation: New Zealand

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