Heaslip to captain Ireland for 6 Nations

Jamie Heaslip will captain Ireland for the RBS 6 Nations Championship after leading the side during the Guinness Series in November.

Heaslip to captain Ireland for 6 Nations
Thu, 17 Jan, 2013 - 10:14

Jamie Heaslip will captain Ireland for the RBS 6 Nations Championship after leading the side during the Guinness Series in November.

Ireland coach Declan Kidney said: "Jamie had done a really good job for the squad and management during November and I felt that now was the correct time to do this.

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