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Sat 06 Jun 2010Boyne boy taking fluid and open game in his stride
INTERVIEW NIALL RONAN: Gerry Thornleytalks to the number seven who has thrived at this rarefied level, with signs that not only is he enjoying it, but it suits him
WHEN NIALL Ronan began this season the emphasis for openside flankers was on slowing down opposition ball or forcing turnovers. They were the destroyers and they were in their element. The likes of Heinrich Brüssow, David Pocock and Richie McCaw were ruling the roost.
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