Heaslip makes case for defence following Fiji rout

Ireland captain Jamie Heaslip expressed his pride at the willingness of his young team-mates to put their bodies on the line to keep Fiji scoreless on Saturday.

Heaslip makes case for defence following Fiji rout

Ireland captain Jamie Heaslip expressed his pride at the willingness of his young team-mates to put their bodies on the line to keep Fiji scoreless on Saturday.

The Leinster forward, leading his country for the second time, feels the commitment shown by newcomers such as Craig Gilroy and Iain Henderson was a key element in the 53-0 win at Thomond Park in Limerick.

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