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Ireland skipper Best out through illness
By Nicholas McGee
Ireland captain Rory Best will miss Saturday's Six Nations clash with Italy through illness.
Hooker Best had been absent from their final training session ahead of the encounter in Rome, but was still expected to feature at the Stadio Olimpico.
But Muster's Niall Scannell will now start in the middle of the pack in his place. Leinster's James Tracy takes Scannell's place on the bench.
Best had made 51 consecutive Six Nations appearances for Ireland, who are looking to bounce back from last weekend's surprise 27-22 loss to Scotland.
51 - @RoryBest2 had played in 51 consecutive #SixNations games for @IrishRugby; the last time he didn't feature was in March '06. Absent.
— OptaJonny (@OptaJonny) February 11, 2017
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Which is why more depth needs development. There are are several players waiting in the mix who will be good to great ABs. Our bench replacements this year were not always up to the mark
Go to commentshe should not be playing 12. He should be playing 10 and team managers should stop playing players out of position to accommodate libbok.
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