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In pics: Ireland rugby squad visit Missionvale Care Centre

IT’S BEEN A pretty crazy few weeks of rugby for Ireland’s touring party in South Africa – but some of the squad and management had the chance yesterday to do something quite different.

They took a trip to Missionvale Care Centre in Port Elizabeth. The centre provides care and support for under-privileged locals, eith particular emphasis on those living with HIV/AIDS.

Captured by Inpho’s Billy Stickland, the pictures alone tell an incredible story.

Players meet the locals

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Strength & conditioning coach Jason Cowman is warmly welcomed to the centre

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Missionvale founder Ethel Normoyle embraces team manager Mick Kearney

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Assistant coach Simon Easterby enjoys his visit to the centre

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Founder Ethel Normoyle meets head coach Joe Schmidt and IRFU President Martin O’Sullivan

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Some of the players giving out food

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Skills coach Richie Murphy gives out a pin and chats with the locals

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Assistant coach Simon Easterby, Kieran Marmion and head coach Joe Schmidt pose for a photo with some workers

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Sean Cronin gives out food

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The Ireland squad watch an enjoyable presentation

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Kieran Marmion gets his blood pressure taken

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