David George Irwin (born 1 February 1959) is a former

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player who played for and the British Lions.

Ireland

Between

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and

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, Irwin made 25 appearances for , scoring 8 points including 2 tries. Helped Ireland win the 1982 Five Nations Championship and a Triple Crown.

British Lions

In 1983 Irwin was also a member of the Lions squad that went on tour to New Zealand.

Later years

Irwin is currently the medical coordinator for

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, as well as being a practising GP in Belfast.

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