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31st Aug 2015

GALLERY: Behind the scenes photoshoot with the Irish rugby team ahead of the World Cup

The kick-off for Canada draws closer

Paul Moore

The kick-off for Canada draws closer..

Joe Schmidt’s men take on Wales at the Aviva this weekend as the build-up to the World Cup gathers pace with just three weeks to go until the opening game against Canada.

Conor Murray and Sean O’Brien are all but guaranteed seats on the plane to England although Cian Healy will need to pass a late fitness test if he’s to play any part in Schmidt’s plans.

The trio took part in a Lucozade Sport photoshoot this week with American photographer Zach Gold, famous for shooting LeBron James, David Beckham and 50 Cent among others, and it seems like the trio are in relaxed mood as the pressure builds.

Picture analysis session

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The scrum-half drives forward

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“I’ve more followers than you”

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“I’m ready to go. Just get me back out there”

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Just try and stop us Canada, France, Italy, Romania or any other country

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Answer our prayers

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The man in charge

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No pain, no gain

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Mustn’t have been a clean pass

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An Irish All Black

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He’s a gas man

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Words to help lift Webb Ellis.

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