We speak to Ian McKinley.  Forced to retire from professional rugby with Leinster aged just 21 after losing the sight in his left eye, McKinley made his return to top flight rugby in Italy in 2014 using custom manufactured goggles.  Now an Italy International, the Dubliner will line out against his native Ireland in their showdown in Chicago.

<p>We speak to&nbsp;Ian McKinley.&nbsp; Forced to retire from professional rugby with Leinster aged just 21 after losing the sight in his left eye,&nbsp;McKinley made his return to top flight rugby in Italy in 2014&nbsp;using custom manufactured goggles.&nbsp;&nbsp;Now an Italy&nbsp;International, the Dubliner will line out against his native Ireland in their showdown in Chicago.</p>

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