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VIDEO: 'Everyone in Ulster is fully aware of Rory's drinking capabilities' - Henderson
By Ian Cameron
Ulster Rugby have backed captain Rory Best's ability to put away pints after Joe Marler dropped the Ireland captain in it last weekend, letting slip that the primary learnings Marler took from the Lions tour were alcohol related.
Marler shifted the blame to the Ulsterman after repeatedly appearing before his wife drunk on video calls.
Speaking last weekend, Marler said: "Rory Best is the one to blame for that,” he added. “He is the one to blame for every time I spoke to my wife on FaceTime she said: ‘are you pissed again?’ And I was: ‘Of course not’.
The looeshead also admitted: “My drinking ability had to step up a bit."
Both Ulster headcoach Les Kiss and teammate Iain Henderson rowed in behind their captain at the Pro12 launched this week, backing his ability to drink and the appropriateness of enjoying yourself on tour.
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I'd rate the brothers Hendricks a point or two lower. Jaden has really not delivered on his early promise and Jordan's kicking at posts was quite erratic. Amongst other things.
I was really surprised that DuhDuh was replaced and not Jordan. DuhDuh had a great game and just underlined his class in a backline that was not firing on all cylinders.
Damian Willemse was missed. Hopefully he'll be back to full fitness and have an injury free 2025 (and '26 and '27 and so on until he decides to retire to spend time with his grandchildren).
RG was great. What an athlete.
Very happy that Hanekom made his debut at last. He gave a good account of himself and will hopefully grow into his role on the international stage.
All things considered, this was another frustrating Bok performance. Even though it was a comfortable win, it wasn't a commanding win. This Welsh team should've been put away by a far larger margin.
But I have faith in Dr Rassie. He knows more than I do. Bring on 2027 😁
Go to commentsGo the AB's .. Probs win by about 30 I reckon ... Cheers ..
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