Kieran Campbell humbled by Irish support at Musgrave Park

Ireland U20 defence coach Kieran Campbell has described the home support at Musgrave Park for Friday’s memorable Six Nations victory over a much-fancied England as “humbling”.

Kieran Campbell humbled by Irish support at Musgrave Park
Wed, 06 Feb, 2019 - 05:40
Daire Walsh

Ireland U20 defence coach Kieran Campbell has described the home support at Musgrave Park for Friday’s memorable Six Nations victory over a much-fancied England as “humbling”.

Spurred on by the electric atmosphere in the Cork venue, the David Hawkshaw-led Irish recovered from a shaky start to record a 35-27 triumph.

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