IRELAND AND SAMOA both held full training sessions today in preparation for Saturday’s test game in Dublin, with the hosts at Carton House and the visitors at Blackrock RFC.
Spirits appear high in both camps ahead of what should be a superb clash between the sides ranked seventh and eighth in the IRB’s official rankings. Here are the best photos from this afternoon’s training.
Photos: Ireland and Samoa step up prep for Saturday's test
Photos: Ireland and Samoa step up prep for Saturday's test
IRELAND AND SAMOA both held full training sessions today in preparation for Saturday’s test game in Dublin, with the hosts at Carton House and the visitors at Blackrock RFC.
Spirits appear high in both camps ahead of what should be a superb clash between the sides ranked seventh and eighth in the IRB’s official rankings. Here are the best photos from this afternoon’s training.
Brian O'Driscoll was thrilled to be back in action.
The Samoan squad trained at Blackrock RFC.
Cian Healy hitched a lift to training.
Samoa are well prepared for Saturday.
Paul O'Connell was also back in training.
Fa'atiga Lemalu finding Ireland a little cold.
He's got skills, our BOD.
Taiasina Tuifu'a might have the best haircut of the lot.
Jonny Sexton watched on today.
There is a togetherness about this Samoan squad.
Dan Tuohy and Devin Toner get stuck in at the maul.
Stephen Archer and Jack McGrath got busy with scrums
Stephen Betham, the man planning Ireland's downfall
A legend and one of the future?
Jamie Heaslip getting some extras in.
But Cian Healy won't be outdone.
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