Ireland has only once before played a match on April Fools Day (April 1st) prior to next Saturday's clash against Wales at Lansdowne Road. On that occasion, 1933, they lost 8-6 to Scotland: one hopes not a portent of things to come.
No April fools joke
Ireland has only once before played a match on April Fools Day (April 1st) prior to next Saturday's clash against Wales at Lansdowne…
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