Ireland’s next big thing? The trio of backs knocking on the door Hugh Gavin, Jude Postlethwaite and Dan Kelly will provide some healthy competition to Ireland’s established centres

Centres of attention: The trio of backs knocking on the door for Ireland

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Thibaud Flament now identified as a weapon of choice in France’s second row Dubbed an ‘ovni’ (UFO) because of his unconventional path to international rugby, Flament will look to invade Irish space

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Cian Healy, Peter O’Mahony and Conor Murray: In the words of friends and colleagues Leinster stalwart and inspirational Munster pair have served Ireland with distinction over their long careers

Appreciate the cooperation from the four to celebrate the careers of three outstanding players. www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/...

Stephen Aboud to rejoin Italian Rugby Federation to take up new role Dubliner spent the last two years working with Rugby Canada as High Performance Director

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Ireland’s attack swings Lowe into the spotlight in try-scoring terms Against England the Leinster wing again proved he can do things that others can’t see or pull off

James Lowe’s tour de force as they’d say in Graiguenamanagh. www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/...

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Two-try Dan Sheehan makes big impact on return as Leinster send Stormers packing James Lowe also comes through his first match back in another bonus-point victory

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No I wasn’t but thanks for your concern.

To contest or not to contest? That is the question for Ireland’s aerial game Performance under the high ball likely to be tested against Fiji and outcome sure to be instructive

Ireland’s aerial game over the first two Autumn Nations matches. www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/...?

Fiji coach Mick Byrne says his team is improving the more time they spend together Fiji are fresh from victories over Wales and Spain, and are looking forward to having a crack at Ireland on Saturday

Chatted to Fiji head coach Mick Byrne who previously spent a season at Leinster. www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/...

Some very good performances in Irish 20s win in Belfield. www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/...