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Date of birth: 11/02/1978
Position: Prop
Test caps: 20
Test Debut: 14th June 2003 v Tonga
Test Points: 5
Current Club: Ulster
Strengths: As a natural leader able to play on both sides, Best's
captaincy qualities and technical nous will add impact from the bench.
Weaknesses: Still not the scrummager Ireland have needed for almost a decade.
Likely headline(s): 3 of the Bests. Best in Class. Best of Irish.
Did you know?: 13 of his 18 caps have been as a replacement! He has skippered both Ireland and Ireland A. His brother Rory also plays for
Ireland and Ulster.
