Wallace faces fitness battle

Ireland flanker David Wallace is battling to be be fit for Saturday’s one-off Test against Australia in Melbourne.

Thu, 12 Jun, 2008 - 11:07

Ireland flanker David Wallace is battling to be fit for Saturday’s one-off Test against Australia in Melbourne.

The 31-year-old has been nursing a calf strain all week but caretaker coach Michael Bradley is hopeful the player will be passed fit to start against the Wallabies.

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