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06th Oct 2015

Cian Healy and the Irish rugby squad get their pump on ahead of France showdown

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Ben Kiely

Cian Healy should be wanted by the Gardaí for a double-homicide after he absolutely killed the deadlift yet again.

The Irish rugby squad hit the gym again on Tuesday ahead of their their Pool D clash against France at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium on Sunday.

If you thought that the forwards lead the charge in terms of pushing tin, then you’d be exactly right with Cian Healy especially appearing to be just blatantly showing off at this stage.

Healy murders the deadlift.

Ireland Rugby Squad Training, Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, Wales 6/10/2015 Cian Healy Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Ireland Rugby Squad Training, Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, Wales 6/10/2015 Cian Healy Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Jamie Heaslip bows down to the iron gods.

Ireland Rugby Squad Training, Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, Wales 6/10/2015 Jamie Heaslip Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

One of the rare times Simon Zebo doesn’t pull a face.. even though it would be completely justified in this context.

Ireland Rugby Squad Training, Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, Wales 6/10/2015 Simon Zebo Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Sean Cronin will need a hell of a lot more weights in order to grab Healy’s attention.

Ireland Rugby Squad Training, Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, Wales 6/10/2015 Sean Cronin Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Paul O’Connell tries to pull down the entire building.

Ireland Rugby Squad Training, Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, Wales 6/10/2015 Paul O'Connell Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Rory gives it his Best shot.

Ireland Rugby Squad Training, Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, Wales 6/10/2015 Rory Best Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Chris Henry… I’ve got nothing for Henry.

Ireland Rugby Squad Training, Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, Wales 6/10/2015 Chris Henry Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

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