"After spending years biding his time, Ulster man is starting for Ireland against France"
"The personal sacrifices that elite sports players make tend to go unnoticed by those on the outside. Indeed, there can often be a misconception that the world in which they operate is free of the stresses that life throws up. Take Stuart McCloskey for example."
Stuart McCloskey is starting for Ireland against France after spending years biding his time. Elite sports players make personal sacrifices that tend to go unnoticed by those on the outside. There can often be a misconception that the world in which elite players operate is free of the stresses that life throws up. Long waits for selection can reflect unseen commitment, resilience and trade-offs in personal life and career. McCloskey's selection illustrates the intersection of sacrifice, patience and reward in elite sport.
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