Hugo Keenan: Irish Rugby Player Pursuing History with the British and Irish Lions
A respectable bake. You'd come back tomorrow for another.
Summary
Hugo Keenan, a former member of the Ireland Rugby 7s squad, is now aiming to secure a spot in the British and Irish Lions team, making history as the first Irish player to represent both the Olympics and the Lions.
Key quotes
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