Horan and Best to face Saxons

Marcus Horan and Rory Best are included in an all-Test front row for Ireland A’s clash with England Saxons in Bath on Sunday.

Thu, 28 Jan, 2010 - 16:32

Marcus Horan and Rory Best are included in an all-Test front row for Ireland A’s clash with England Saxons in Bath on Sunday.

The duo feature alongside prop Tony Buckley as they attempt to gain match fitness ahead of the RBS 6 Nations opener against Italy on Saturday week.

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CourtsRugbyHeathrowPlace: BathPlace: RavenhillPerson: HoranPerson: BestPerson: Marcus HoranPerson: Rory BestPerson: Tony BuckleyPerson: Paddy WallacePerson: Gordon D’ArcyPerson: Peter StringerPerson: Mick O’DriscollPerson: G DuffyPerson: F CarrPerson: F McFaddenPerson: K MatthewsPerson: I DowlingPerson: P WallacePerson: P StringerPerson: M HoranPerson: R BestPerson: T BuckleyPerson: M O’DriscollPerson: D TonerPerson: S JenningsPerson: S O’BrienPerson: J MuldoonPerson: J FogartyPerson: M RossPerson: R CaldwellPerson: N RonanPerson: I BossPerson: I HumphriesPerson: D CaveEvent: RBS 6 NationsOrganisation: England SaxonsOrganisation: IrelandOrganisation: ItalyOrganisation: MunsterOrganisation: UlsterOrganisation: Ireland AOrganisation: WolfhoundsOrganisation: Scotland AOrganisation: ConnachtOrganisation: Leinster
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