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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Edward Elliot

REVEALED: Tadhg beirne over the moon to face japan after anxious wait for ireland star - The Real Truth

Ireland lock Tadhg Beirne successfully appealed his controversial red card against New Zealand (Brian Lawless/PA) - (PA Archive)

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says Tadhg Beirne is “over the moon” to be facing Japan after enduring the uncertainty of a disciplinary process and requiring stitches in a head wound.

Munster captain Beirne was in danger of sitting out the remainder of his country’s autumn fixtures through suspension following his early dismissal in last weekend’s 26-13 loss to New Zealand in Chicago.

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