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Message of good luck from Taoiseach Enda Kenny to Declan Kidney and the Irish rugby team for the Rugby World Cup

The Taoiseach has sent the following message to the Irish rugby team ahead of the World Cup:

"Dear Declan,

I want to wish you and all the squad every success in the coming weeks.

To represent your country on the international stage is an honour and the lads have always done so with huge pride, great determination, wonderful dignity and that fantastic will to give their all. They respect the Green Jersey and all that it represents.

I have no doubt but that they will do us proud in New Zealand.

Please pass on my very best wishes to all your squad, your management team and all who are with you. Do your best.

Enda."