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# long season

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Southgate defends decision to pick Manchester players in England squad

United and City both had prolonged campaigns due to their European involvements.

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Aug 26th 2020, 10:57 AM

St Vincents boss laments 'mental pressure' placed on Dublin's county players

A long season for the likes of Diarmuid Connolly, Kevin McManamon, Ciaran Kilkenny and Dean Rock continues into next week.

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Oct 21st 2016, 12:08 AM

Ireland may be forced into late squad changes as injury concerns grow

There are doubts over the availability of Johnny Sexton, Rob Kearney and Dave Kearney for the tour to South Africa.

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Jun 2nd 2016, 12:14 AM