THE SUNSHINE SMILES from Tuesday were replaced with steely glances, this morning, in the Carton House fog. Ireland are currently en-route to France but found time for a final, intense training session on home soil.
Here are the best pictures from Ireland’s Thursday training session ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations decider in Paris.
Richardt Strauss studies Sean Cronin's throw. James Crombie / INPHO
James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO
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One can only hope that Brian O'Driscoll (centre) was asked to carry Eoin Reddan.
The midfield dream team - BOD and D'Arce.
Joe Schmidt cracks a wide smile.
Conor Murray spins a pass.
Ian Madigan has been named on the Ireland bench.
Lovely ball presentation by Paul O'Connell.
Peter O'Mahony about to get his paws on line-out ball.
Keith Earls and Donnacha Ryan were called in for the training run.
O'Driscoll jokes with radio presenter Michael Corcoran. James Crombie / INPHO
James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO
James Crombie / INPHO
James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO
The best pictures from Ireland's final training run on home soil
THE SUNSHINE SMILES from Tuesday were replaced with steely glances, this morning, in the Carton House fog. Ireland are currently en-route to France but found time for a final, intense training session on home soil.
Here are the best pictures from Ireland’s Thursday training session ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations decider in Paris.
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