Three Ireland players in the spotlight

Fly-half Byrne gets the chance of a lifetime in the absence of both Johnny Sexton and Joey Carbery with a first Ireland start in just his third Test.

Three Ireland players in the spotlight
Fri, 23 Aug, 2019 - 23:00
Simon Lewis

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