This is the first time the back rower will captain his country at the Aviva
Ireland take on Fiji tomorrow evening with a new look side compared to the one that demolished South Africa last weekend, with a total of thirteen changes to the starting XV including Munster’s Chris Farrell who is in line to make his International debut.
Ireland’s captain, Rhys Ruddock spoke to Irish Rugby TV today after their captain’s run and the Leinster back row says preparations are going well ahead of his side’s second Autumn International.
You can see his full interview here.
Video credit Irish Rugby Fcaebook.
Rhys Ruddock – Captain's Run: Ireland v Fiji
Rhys Ruddock on Captaining Ireland against Fiji in the second game of the Guinness Series
Posted by IrishRugby on Friday, November 17, 2017
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