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# Pride of Athlone

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Connacht man Carty's rise brings him a World Cup start for Ireland

The 27-year-old Athlone man gets his chance to shine against Japan on Saturday.

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Sep 26th 2019, 5:18 AM

'I'm delighted I can dedicate this cap to him' - Carty spurred on by cousin

The 26-year-old Connacht man won his first Ireland cap in Rome.

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Feb 24th 2019, 7:26 PM