Interview: Michael Bent
Ireland prop Michael Bent speaks about how he came to play for Ireland and the reaction to his whirlwind first cap
Ireland prop Michael Bent speaks about how he came to play for Ireland and the reaction to his whirlwind first cap
Read former Ireland international Kurt McQuilkin on what to expect from South Africa, how Ireland can counter it and Michael Bent's arrival from New Zealand.
Prop Michael Bent remains on course for a rapid Test debut during Ireland's autumn international series.
Munster and Leinster have been boosted by the arrival of southern hemisphere players CJ Stander and Michael Bent over the last week.
Leinster scrum coach Greg Feek says prop Michael Bent will be a valuable addition to the squad.
Irish passport holder Michael Bent signs for Leinster for 2012/2013 season
Arsenal winger Theo Walcott was the surprise omission from England's final 23-man squad for the World Cup finals announced by coach Fabio Capello on Tuesday.
England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has included teenage striker Theo Walcott in his provisional 23-man World Cup squad alongside Michael Owen, Wayne Rooney and Aaron Lennon.