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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Latham-Coyle

Ireland and Lions rugby great Fergus Slattery dies aged 77

Fergus Slattery made 61 appearances for Ireland - (Getty)

The great Ireland and British and Irish Lions flanker Fergus Slattery has died at the age of 77.

Capped 61 times for his country, Slattery is widely-regarded as one of the greatest players Ireland have ever produced and captained the nation on 18 occasions.

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