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Six Nations: Rory Best named Ireland captain to succeed Paul O'Connell with Jamie Heaslip vice-captain

Ulster captain Best will lead Ireland into their Six Nations opener against Wales on Sunday 7 February

Nick Purewal
Wednesday 20 January 2016 15:50 GMT
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Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has named Rory Best as his new captain
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has named Rory Best as his new captain (Getty Images)

Rory Best will captain Ireland for the RBS 6 Nations with uncapped quartet CJ Stander, Stuart McCloskey, Ultan Dillane and Josh van der Flier the 35-man squad's newcomers.

Ulster skipper Best takes Ireland's captaincy from Paul O'Connell, who retired from Test rugby after the World Cup.

Munster's European Champions Cup captain Stander is eyeing a back-row berth after completing residency qualification, while powerhouse Ulster centre McCloskey boosts boss Joe Schmidt's midfield steel.

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