U-20 Grand Slam success more remarkable than achievements of Andy Farrell’s team - it’s a minor miracle
Sam Prendergast celebrates with assistant coach Mark Sexton after completing an U-20s Grand Slam with victory over England at Musgrave Park last night. Photo: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile
Eamonn Sweeney
Ireland’s U-20 Grand Slam may be even more remarkable than the one achieved by the senior side.
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