IT’S BEEN A pretty crazy few weeks of rugby for Ireland’s touring party in South Africa – but some of the squad and management had the chance yesterday to do something quite different.
They took a trip to Missionvale Care Centre in Port Elizabeth. The centre provides care and support for under-privileged locals, eith particular emphasis on those living with HIV/AIDS.
Captured by Inpho’s Billy Stickland, the pictures alone tell an incredible story.
Players meet the locals
Strength & conditioning coach Jason Cowman is warmly welcomed to the centre
As is nutritionist Ruth Wood-Martin
Missionvale founder Ethel Normoyle embraces team manager Mick Kearney
Assistant coach Simon Easterby enjoys his visit to the centre
Founder Ethel Normoyle meets head coach Joe Schmidt and IRFU President Martin O’Sullivan
Some of the players giving out food
Skills coach Richie Murphy gives out a pin and chats with the locals
Assistant coach Simon Easterby, Kieran Marmion and head coach Joe Schmidt pose for a photo with some workers
Sean Cronin gives out food
The Ireland squad watch an enjoyable presentation
Kieran Marmion gets his blood pressure taken
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