Nancy McGillivray takes a road less travelled to Ireland honours

Ireland 27 Scotland 21

Planning for one World Cup should be plenty for anyone’s plate. Not Scott Bemand’s. If first priority for the Ireland head coach is the upcoming tournament in England then Australia’s hosting in 2029 never seems far from his thoughts.

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