NORMALLY, BRIAN O’DRISCOLL would lead his team out around this time, 24 hours or so before a 6 Nations clash, for the captain’s run.
But in the wake of Declan Kidney’s decision to appoint a new Ireland skipper, Jamie Heaslip trotted out first at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff this afternoon. Here’s how it looked:
In pictures: Jamie Heaslip leads Ireland squad in Cardiff captain's run
In pictures: Jamie Heaslip leads Ireland squad in Cardiff captain's run
NORMALLY, BRIAN O’DRISCOLL would lead his team out around this time, 24 hours or so before a 6 Nations clash, for the captain’s run.
But in the wake of Declan Kidney’s decision to appoint a new Ireland skipper, Jamie Heaslip trotted out first at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff this afternoon. Here’s how it looked:
Rob Kearney and the Irish team arrive at the ground
Jamie Heaslip makes his way into the stadium
Rory Best beneath the open roof
Jamie Heaslip with Declan Kidney
Craig Gilroy
Keith Earls
Craig Gilroy
Jonathan Sexton
Simon Zebo in good form
Craig Gilroy and head coach Declan Kidney
Declan Fitzpatrick
The Ireland squad huddle up
General view of the roof open
General view of the Irish team training
Brian O'Driscoll
Pics: Inpho/James Crombie
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