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Oisin Doherty

Josh van der Flier all smiles with Kylian Mbappe at Spanish Grand Prix

Leinster and Ireland star Josh van der Flier was all smiles as he posed for a selfie with football superstar Kylian Mbappe.

The rugby superstar was in Barcelona for the Spanish F1 Grand Prix when he bumped into the PSG speedster.

Van der Flier was all smiles as the duo posed for a photo, with the famously stoic Mbappe allowing a slight smirk to break out.

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The Leinster backrower took to Instagram to share snaps of his weekend in Spain where he looked like he had a wonderful time in the Catalan sunshine.

"Unforgettable weekend at the Spanish GP. Thank you @williamsracing for having us!" said Van der Flier on Instagram.

Mbappe is of course one of the best footballers in the World and has starred for France at consecutive World Cups in 2018 and 2022.

The striker picked up a winners medal in Russia, and while he scored a hat-trick in last year's final in Qatar, his French side fell to defeat to Argentina.

Mbappe was bested by then PSG Lionel Messi that day, and the Argentine legend is set to leave the French side and join MLS outfit Inter Miami.

Van der Flier is in his off-season after a long and grueling campaign with both Leinster and Ireland.

Andy Farrell will be hoping his backrow star will be refreshed and raring to go when Ireland begin their World Cup campaign in France this Autumn.

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