In Pics: Ireland’s RWC Welcome Ceremony
The Ireland squad received their Rugby World Cup caps at a wonderful ceremony in Burton Town Hall as part of the official Welcome Ceremony.
Joe Schmidt’s men were serenaded by the Alderman’s Green Primary School choir before being officially welcomed to Burton and to the Rugby World Cup.
Click here for photos from Monday evening’s event.
Ireland captain Paul O’Connell thanked the people of Burton for their warm welcome and he also gave a little insight into what the players will get up to on their day off.