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'Exciting opportunity' as Schmidt unleashes McCloskey and Henshaw midfield

Robbie Henshaw has served his apprenticeship between Jared Payne and Johnny Sexton, now it’s his turn to control the defence and the 13 jersey.

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Feb 25th 2016, 7:10 PM

Sean O'Brien and Cian Healy to return to contact training within three weeks

The Six Nations is just under five weeks away.

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Jan 6th 2015, 5:59 PM