'We all know what Ryan Baird is capable of. He has got real X factor'
The Leinster second row is in line for his first international start against England this Saturday.
By Garry Doyle
Tuesday 16 Mar 2021, 8:00 AM
Mar 16th 2021, 8:00 AM
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Baird may make his first start on Saturday.
Image: Tommy Dickson/INPHO
Image: Tommy Dickson/INPHO
DAVE KILCOYNE HAS backed Ryan Baird to step up to the plate if he is thrown in for his first international start against England on Saturday.
With James Ryan forced to undergo a head injury assessment near the end of Ireland’s 27-24 win over Scotland on Sunday, Baird was thrown in for the closing minutes and ended up saving the day, winning the penalty that Johnny Sexton subsequently kicked to give Ireland the victory.