Ulster Rugby : Ulster players drafted into Ireland squad

David Humphreys in action for Ireland

Ulster players drafted into Ireland squad

17 February 2005, 4:48 pm

By Ross Galbraith

Gary Longwell, Simon Best, Kieran Campbell and Tommy Bowe have been drafted into the Ireland squad in preparation for the game against England.

Gary Longwell, Simon Best, Kieran Campbell and Tommy Bowe are amongst 11 players drafted into the training squad for the forthcoming game at Lansdowne Road against England. They join both Kevin Maggs and David Humphreys (pictured) who have featured in both the opening victories for Ireland over Italy and Scotland.

Forwards (5):

Simon Best (Ulster - Belfast Harlequins), Bernard Jackman (Connacht – Clontarf), Alan Quinlan (Munster – Shannon), Denis Leamy (Munster – Cork Constitution), Gary Longwell (Ulster – Ballymena).

Backs (6):

Tommy Bowe (Ulster – Belfast Harlequins), Kieran Campbell (Ulster – Dungannon), Gordon D’Arcy (Leinster – Lansdowne), Anthony Horgan (Munster – Cork Constitution), Brian O’Driscoll (Leinster – Blackrock College), Shaun Payne (Munster – Dolphin).

The team to play England will be announced on Wednesday, February 23rd