Payne will be rooting for his Irish team-mates

Shaun Payne could be forgiven if he felt even a tiny bit of divided loyalty when Ireland take on South Africa in Saturday’s crucial Second Test match in Cape Town.

Payne will be rooting for his Irish team-mates

Shaun Payne could be forgiven if he felt even a tiny bit of divided loyalty when Ireland take on South Africa in Saturday’s crucial Second Test match in Cape Town.

Munster star Payne was born in South Africa and qualifies to play for Ireland through his Sligo-born grandmother.

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