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Jamison Gibson-Park’s numbers don’t lie – Ireland is a scrumhalf country
Forget the cultural hold of the outhalf, it is very clear who is Andy Farrell’s ‘go-to man’
Whether playing with Finn Russell or another outhalf, Jamison Gibson-Park wields great influence for his team. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho
Nathan Johns
Fri Aug 01 2025 - 14:00
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