Tadhg Furlong takes road less travelled to highest honour

WELL-DESERVED: Tadhg Furlong. Pic: ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

The list of men who have played rugby for Ireland stretches well into four figures. The number who have captained the team barely reaches three.

When Tadhg Furlong leads the side out against Fiji on Saturday, he will be skipper number 109. It’s an exclusive club but the Wexford man is about join an even more select crew.