McKenzie in the running for Ireland job; Brent Pope has doubts

Saracens coach Mark McCall and Harlequins boss Conor O’Shea have both been ruled out of the running to become the next Irish head coach.

McKenzie in the running for Ireland job; Brent Pope has doubts
Wed, 03 Apr, 2013 - 18:39

Saracens coach Mark McCall and Harlequins boss Conor O’Shea have both been ruled out of the running to become the next Irish head coach.

Both men have stated that they were fully committed to their respective clubs for the duration of their contracts.

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