
Only five Irish players are “nailed-on” to make the Lions squad this summer
“This weekend is huge”
9 years ago
Patrick McCarry
Pat McCarry has been working in journalism since 2003 and, before coming to JOE, has written for outlets such as The Guardian, Sunday Tribune, Press Association, Irish Independent, The42 and more. He has been covering sport extensively since 2009, with particular focus on rugby, football and golf.

Only five Irish players are “nailed-on” to make the Lions squad this summer
“This weekend is huge”
9 years ago

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Joe Schmidt on the Garry Ringrose tackle that impressed the hell out of him
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You’d back these lads
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This is going to be great
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Far-fetched
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Always liked that bloke
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They’ve got moves
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He didn’t deny it
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