Tadhg Beirne scored two of Ireland’s 12 tries against Romania (David Davies/PA)But British and Irish Lion Beirne – one of four players to claim a double in Ireland’s curtain raiser in Bordeaux – is eager to continue as he seeks to hit greater heights. Beirne, who is normally deployed in Ireland’s second row but lined up at blindside flanker against Romania, is braced for a bruising encounter. “They’re going to come and try and have a scalp off us for sure. I’ve no doubt that they’re going to have a go at us. “The reason it’s a dictatorship is because they’re claiming they’re above the law, so there could be a French Revolution yet.

Source: The Herald September 14, 2023 14:15 UTC