All eyes back on Billy Burns as out-half takes centre stage

Ireland's Billy Burns. Picture: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

People have been at pains to express their sympathy and support for Billy Burns since the Ulster out-half kicked Ireland’s last chance of an opening Six Nations win long and dead in the Principality Stadium last Sunday.

Will Connors, James Lowe and Garry Ringrose were among the teammates to offer a pat on the back and an arm around the shoulder when they approached at the final whistle. Others have been doing much the same on social media through most of the week.