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"We have different rules in Ireland than you have in the UK," Kenny explained after the game. "They're much more stringent. They would be deemed close contacts to one of our non-footballing staff. "It's very, very harsh that they were ruled out. They're perfectly fine. There's nothing wrong with them. "The two metre rule in Ireland is not in the UK, I believe it's not. If we were in the UK, they would be perfectly entitled to play but Ireland has more stringent rules and we have to abide by the medical advice."The Irish manager went on to explain that they appealed the decision because it was said to be a matter of centimetres.
"We appealed it on the basis of 1.7 metres to 1.9 metres, that's how far they were away. As opposed to 2 metres which would've been sufficient. "That's the way it goes, we can't do anything about that. "The two lads are fine. They feel fine, they feel perfectly well. Everyone is fine in the camp, it was just one of the rules that we have to adhere to, really."
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