One of the highlights of last year's Late Late Toy Show was rendition of Ireland's Call by the eight-year-old rugby mad fan, Stevie Mulrooney.
The Kilkenny native was also surprised with a visit from Bundee Aki and Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony on the night, but he truly lived his dream this afternoon when he sang Ireland's anthem in front of a packed Aviva Stadium ahead of their Six Nations clash with Italy.
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Rugby Mad Stevie Mulrooney Sings Anthem Ahead Of Ireland Vs Italy
Absolutely brilliant! 👏
Stevie Mulrooney, the star of the Toy Show, sings Ireland's Call in front of a sold out Aviva Stadium.
Fantastic. 💚#IREvITA | #GuinnessSixNations pic.twitter.com/y8ftVi7MzJ
— Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) February 11, 2024
After his memorable rendition of Ireland's Call on The Late Late Toy Show, Josh van der Flier made a special call to Stevie Mulrooney this week! 💚#TeamOfUs pic.twitter.com/ceiM5QrCPY
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) January 28, 2024
“I think it’s a pretty exciting team, a few new combinations," Ireland's stand-in captain Caelan Doris said during the week.
"I think lads have been putting their hands up.
“Craig obviously starting at 9, he’s been class for Munster over the last while. Delighted to see him get an opportunity. Big Joe (McCarthy) goes in the second row again, he’s been class.
“‘Crowler’ (Jack Crowley) at 10, who is another leader. He’s been leading us well and doing the same at Munster so there’s enough experience there and older heads, but there’s excitement over the younger guys too.”
“I was even on the phone to ‘Sexto’ (Jonathan Sexton) there during the week. We’re lucky in the squad we’ve got so many leaders in our provinces and when they come into camp too.
“There’s a few key figures for us who aren’t involved this week. I’ve been leaning on them big time, and then the likes of James Ryan, Iain Henderson.
“There’s plenty of leaders in the team for this weekend as well. I’ve definitely leaned on them and they’ve lessened the load for me quite a bit, which has been good.”
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