WHILE his native Ulster were in Johannesburg for their fixture against the Lions, one of the province’s old players was otherwise engaged on international duty in the Middle East.
Ross Adair spent Friday night in pursuit of his alternative professional career, opening the innings for Ireland at the start of their five-match T-20 series against South Africa in Abu Dhabi. A ‘big hitting’ batsman, the 30-yearold from Holywood, Co Down made one appearance for Ulster and 47 for Jersey Reds before a damaged hip forced him to give up one sport and concentrate on another ...