It was good timing as Ireland have no match this Saturday as it is their free week
The Ulster star flew home to be with his wife Hannah at the birth of their second child.Read more: Anthony Cacace says 'let's see what you're all about' as next fight is confirmed
"Stu McCloskey's become a dad for the second time as well which is great, so it's all good news," confirmed Ireland assistant coach Simon Easterby from the team's world cup base at Tours.McCloskey's flight home to be with his wife and child was part and parcel of what Easterby described as a well-deserved break for the group, three weeks and three wins into the competition, reports the Irish Mirror.
"I guess, there's a lot of emotional energy spent out on a game like that, but I think just the lads were in good form afterwards.
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