Ruaidhri O'Connor: U-20 success not translating to senior caps as provincial bottleneck threatens to derail Ireland
Briefly

The lack of opportunities at the provincial level is creating a bottleneck that is stifling the development of rugby talent in Ireland, leading to increasing frustration for national head coach Andy Farrell. This situation limits the growth and selection pool for the national teams, impacting their competitive edge in international matches.
The juxtaposition of the rugby and football teams training alongside each other highlights a contrast in their respective progressions and challenges. Andy Farrell, the rugby national head coach, had to adapt his strategies of communication and planning due to the pressing issues emerging from a lack of talent advancement opportunities.
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