Leinster look to Nienaber for cup glory
James Ryan hopes Jacques Nienaber can help Leinster end their Champions Cup heartache, even if the two-time World Cup winner insists there is “no magic pill”.
James Ryan hopes Jacques Nienaber can help Leinster end their Champions Cup heartache, even if the two-time World Cup winner insists there is “no magic pill”.
Flyhalf Johnny Sexton has been ruled out of unbeaten Ireland’s Six Nations match with Italy on Saturday and will be replaced by James Ryan as captain, the Irish Rugby Football Union said.
Head coach Andy Farrell has appointed James Ryan as captain of Ireland’s 37-man squad for their mid-year Tests against Japan and the USA in Dublin in July.