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Ross Byrne pulls off understudy role to perfection on World Cup debut

Outhalf helps Ireland finish strongly after taking over from Johnny Sexton in the second half

Ireland outhalf Ross Byrne watches on during the second half of the Rugby World Cup Pool B game against Tonga at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho
Ireland outhalf Ross Byrne watches on during the second half of the Rugby World Cup Pool B game against Tonga at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho
Gerry Thornley
Mon Sept 18 2023 - 06:00 • 3 MIN READ

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Gerry Thornley is Rugby Correspondent of The Irish Times
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