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The former Irish captain is now a doctor in his native South Africa

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IRFU boss rules out relegation from Six Nations and Pro 14

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The decision to open Croke Park up to rugby and soccer went right down to the wire in 2005

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Franco Smith takes charge of a side without Championship win since 2015

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