Paris, Jan 30, 2025 (AFP) - Fly-half dilemma hinders Irish bid for Six Nations history, says MacNeill

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2025-01-30

Ireland's chances of an unprecedented third successive Six Nations title are hindered by fly-half options that are "a distance away from being Grand Slam winning playmakers" Irish rugby great Hugo MacNeill told AFP. MacNeill's concern mirrors that of many Irish fans who mourn the retirement of icon Johnny Sexton after the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The 66-year-old former fullback has no such worries about the ability of Simon Easterby to slot in as......

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