The Ireland World Cup stars may have returned home empty-handed but were greeted by dozens of fans upon their arrival.
Ireland may have returned home empty-handed but they received a warm welcome as dozens of fans flocked to Dublin Airport following their World Cup campaign.
The players made the short journey from Paris to Dublin on Monday evening and were greeted by adoring fans. The loss means that the career of Johnny Sexton comes to an end and more are expected to follow suit.Peter O'Mahony has already stated that he is pondering hanging up the boots while Keith Earls confirmed his retirement."They're two lads I'll tell my kids about someday. You look up to them as people and as family men as well as what you see on the pitch,” he said.
"I still feel a bit of a child around them. I'm still in a bit of awe getting to play with them but it's sad it's over.A young fan waits for the Irish Rugby starsIreland touched back down in Dublin this evening.
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