 In the dying minutes of the game, Stringer passed the ball from a ruck to Ronan O'Gara, who then scored the drop-goal that won Ireland's first Grand Slam since 1948.Stringer was selected in Ireland's squad for the 2003 Rugby World Cup, and played in all five of Ireland's games at the tournament.He was also in the 2007 Rugby World Cup squad, but only played in two pool games at the tournament.