PADDY WALLACE, an attack-minded back who can play at number 10, 12 or 15, has been in Ireland senior squads since 2002.

Born in Belfast, he was educated Campbell College and holds a degree in business studies and marketing from UCD. Wallace has been with Ulster since 2001.

He has played for Ireland at Under-19, Under-21, ’A’, Sevens and senior levels. In undoubtedly one of his best performances in an Irish jersey, he scored 20 points against the All Blacks in an ’A’ international at Ravenhill in 2001.

Along with Brian O’Driscoll and Donncha O’Callaghan, he was a member of the Irish team that won the Under-19 FIRA/World Youth Championship in France in 1998. He helped his club side Ballymena win the AIB League Divison One title in 2003.