Malcolm O'Kelly shocked by Toner's omission, but trusts Schmidt's decisions

The IRFU named the group that will travel to Japan today, six days earlier than planned, after the shock demotion was leaked.

Malcolm O'Kelly shocked by Toner's omission, but trusts Schmidt's decisions
Mon, 02 Sep, 2019 - 14:47
Ciarán Ó Raghallaigh

Malcolm O'Kelly says Ireland fans must trust Joe Schmidt's judgement after the head coach sensationally dropped Devin Toner from his 31 man squad for the Rugby World Cup.

The IRFU named the group that will travel to Japan today, six days earlier than planned, after the shock demotion was leaked.

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