Rugby Runner by Siggins Gerard;

Author:Siggins, Gerard; [Gerard Siggins]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 4786091
Publisher: The O'Brien Press
Published: 2017-09-08T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 23

Eoin gulped. The Castlerock team were two, some even three, years older than the Ireland boys and most of the pack towered over even the Savage brothers.

‘This is a bad idea,’ muttered Paddy. ‘They’ll kill us.’

‘They’re no great shakes as a team,’ Eoin told them. ‘But they’re very physical. Keep your wits about you at all times.’

Neil called his squad back for one last announcement. ‘Also, I’ve decided to go outside the provincial captains for this team as I want to go with someone who I’m certain will be a first choice and play all the games. I’ve been impressed with his leadership all season and want you all to give your full support to Charlie Bermingham.’

Eoin stopped dead in his tracks. He was delighted for Charlie, but what did Neil mean when he said he wanted someone who was certain to be a first choice? Was his place in danger? But to who? It had to be the Connacht out-half, Joe Kelly. He hadn’t faced any serious rivals for his place in any team since soon after he took up rugby.

Charlie looked shocked as he turned to Eoin.

‘Captain? Me? I can’t even tie my shoelaces without checking on YouTube. He’s got to be joking.’

‘No way,’ said Eoin. ‘You’re a leader, everyone says that. You know how to get the guys going and everyone looks up to you. I’ll work with you on the calls but take it with both hands and enjoy it.’

‘This is so wrong Eoin,’ said Charlie. ‘What does he mean, is he going to drop you?’

‘I don’t know, it was as much a shock to me,’ he admitted.

The referee blew the whistle to get the players settled and they all moved into position ready for Eoin to kick off.

The ball hung in the air while the Ireland forwards chased its path. Oisín Deegan leapt to collect it, but was floored by a huge Castlerock prop who crashed into him as he fell.

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