Tony Buckley sees the tour of New Zealand as his big chance
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Tony Buckley sees the tour to New Zealand as his big chance to break out of the shadow of John Hayes at the age of 29 in the Irish Independent.
"It's one thing doing all the physical training but it's also tough mentally, like. I think a lot of the lads have had a long season and the bodies are showing the signs of it. I think we've all had injuries this season. I tore my calf in October but luckily only missed three weeks. I played through the [recent] knee and only missed one match. I'm so lucky compared to the likes of Paulie and Earlsy - terrible.
"It's up to me to take the opportunity when I'm given it," he says. "Hopefully I'll get another start out of the three games, which would be great for me. If I do get a start, it's up to me to stake my claim."
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