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Analysis
How James Lowe has turned his defensive frailties into another Irish weapon
Ireland and Leinster wing has come a long way from the player dropped in 2021 for poor defensive decision making
Italy's Tommaso Menoncello attempts to stop Ireland's James Lowe during the Six Nations game at the weekend. Photograph: Ben Brady/Inpho
Nathan Johns
Tue Feb 13 2024 - 06:00
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3 MIN READ
Six Nations
James Lowe
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