Much-changed Ireland side head to Cardiff; Carla Ward kicks off her tenure against Turkey
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“Bold, brave and exciting.” That’s how Gerry Thornley describes Simon Easterby’s selection for tomorrow’s Six Nations game against Wales in Cardiff,that started against Scotland last time out. It’s a line-up that “will fuel Welsh belief that there is a lack of respect from this side of the water”, but it has “a relatively experienced core”, the trusty Peter O’Mahony there to act as a “lieutenant” to new captain Dan Sheehan.
, 30 different players already used in the league this season as they try to hit upon the right blend to recapture former glories.Saudi Cup, the world’s richest horse race , Brian O’Connor looks at how it has become established in the international racing calendar now that moral outrage over Saudi sportswashing has subsided.The Republic of Ireland take on Turkey in the Nations League at Tallaght Stadium this evening in what will be their first game under manager Carla Ward .
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