Wallace brothers make Ireland tour squad
Dublin
May 8, 2000

Ireland have announced a squad of 28 to play in the test matches against Argentina, the USA and Canada in June.

There are 4 uncapped players in Geordan Murphy, Guy Easterby, Frank Sheahan and David Wallace. Wallace, who was outstanding in Saturday's Heineken Cup semi-final will be joined by brother Paul, who is recalled for the first time since being dropped after the defeat by England in February.

Also recalled are Dominic Crotty, Justin Bishop, who has recovered from a broken jaw, and Robert Casey, who last played during the World Cup. The side includes 10 members of Munster's successful European Cup squad. Kieron Dawson was not considered because of injury,while Dion O'Cuinneagain has been left out as he is returning to South Africa when his current contract ends in December and will therefore not feature in next Autumn's tests against japan and South Africa. Their absence allows Eric Miller to return to the squad for the first time this year.

Ireland will play Argentina on June 3 in Buenos Aires, the USA in New Hampshire on June 10 and Canada in Ontario on June 17.

Backs - Girvan Dempsey, Dominic Crotty, Justin Bishop, Denis Hickie, Geordan Murphy, Rob Henderson, Kevin Maggs, Brian O'Driscoll, Shane Horgan, Ronan O'Gara, David Humphreys, Peter Stringer Guy Easterby.
Forwards - Peter Clohessy, Justin Fitzpatrick, John Hayes, Paul Wallace, Keith Wood Cpt Frank Sheahan, Mick Galwey, Robert Casey, Malcolm O'Kelly, Jeremy Davidson, Simon Easterby, Anthony Foley, Eric Miller, David Wallace, Andy Ward.

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