McAllister makes emotional return to South Africa

Connacht prop Paddy McAllister will make an emotional return to South Africa for the first time in 11 years to take on the Southern Kings.

McAllister makes emotional return to South Africa
Thu, 27 Feb, 2020 - 13:27
Daragh Small

Connacht prop Paddy McAllister will make an emotional return to South Africa for the first time in 11 years to take on the Southern Kings.

Andy Friend's men suffered a hammering in Edinburgh last weekend and must bounce back at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Sunday.

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