"Joey Carbery will put himself in the 2027 World Cup picture when he moves back to Ireland next season, but choosing Leinster over Ulster gives him a far more difficult path to that tournament in Australia."
"The 30-year-old's return from France has been well signposted this season and once he becomes an Irish-based player again, he'll be part of Andy Farrell's selection picture."
Joey Carbery, aged 30, will move back to Ireland next season and position himself for selection for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. His return from France has been signposted this season, and becoming an Irish-based player will make him eligible for selection under Andy Farrell. Choosing Leinster rather than Ulster increases competition for starting opportunities and therefore makes his route to World Cup selection more difficult. The decision to join Leinster carries higher competition at fly-half, potentially reducing game time and visibility compared with Ulster, impacting his prospects for the 2027 tournament.
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