Superior fitness is bedrock of Irish bid for glory

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BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: James Stokes of London Irish takes on Francois Venter during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between London Irish and Worcester Warriors at Brentford Community Stadium on March 14, 2021 in Brentford, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

By GARY- FITZGERALD

JAMES Stokes claims London Irish’s bid for domestic and European glory is based on the Exiles being “super fit” and able to fly around the field for 80 frantic, full-on minutes.
The 30-year-old wing and his teammates are left kicking their heals today following a host of games postponed so near to kick off due to increased travel restrictions between the UK and France.
Irish, who have been in such sparkling form and were chomping at the bit to get back out to face more French opposition having triumphed in the Pyranees last weekend, are as frustrated as any that the...

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