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Sat 09 Sep 2007This Wasp has earned his stripesPool D/Ireland v Argentina: Gerry Thornleyon the scrumhalf's long and grinding road to starting for Ireland in crunch World Cup gamesHe's self-confident without being arrogant. He's an intelligent lad and a clever reader of the game. He's not shy, apparently, of giving his tuppenceworth if he feels it's relevant. He's thoughtful and clearly driven.