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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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I guess we may all agree on the fact, that the ABs and Boks are the two in contest for No 1 in rugby history (the triple-A sort of) …. the Wallabies, England and France are the next tier, with Ireland being the new kid in town (AA) …. in my view it makes little sense creating imaginary competitions (unless you have too much time to waste)
Go to commentsWhat a joke. Total joke and the pundits commentating, all of whom know a bit about the game, could barely disguise their contempt. Reaching for the card then pulling back when he realised a red card would carry further match suspensions is simply not his decision to make. A clear and obvious influence on the outcome of this match and indeed, the championship path.
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