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South Africa is on the brink of social unrest, the fizzling of the financial foundations of its professional rugby system and their preparation for the Lions Tour has been stalled more than wished due to Covid.
Ireland’s loss against the French resurrected the torch bearers and sceptics of Irish rugby’s central issues.
The talk of the Autumn Nations Cup has been the five players in Ireland’s starting 15 who qualified due to residency rules, seeing Eddie Jones brand Andy Farrell’s experimental team as the “United Nations” in the pre-match press conference.
Level-five lockdown has slumped Ireland into mourning this weekend.
Last Tuesday marked a milestone for retired Cork footballer Brid Stack, who was picked up by AFLW side Greater Western Sydney Giants as an international rookie.
Thank you @mzilikazi for the support. Yes, I saw Nic Bishop’s analysis and would love to discuss more as the championship progresses.
It is essential this year for Ireland to develop a durable and prepared squad for the WC. Farrell in fairness has called up several players that have proven their worth within the interprovincial set-up. However, Ireland continues to play a game of loyalty and experience over risk by not starting them.
Sexton in an interview with OTB radio stated that the management had full responsibility in choosing the squad, while La Rochelle coach Ronan O’Gara suggested that Sexton should prolong his career in the form of an impact substitute.
In terms of Casey’s situation, I hope he gets the nod against Italy next weekend since everybody, unfortunately, can tell the outcome of the result regardless of who is on the pitch. If Ireland are genuinely concerned about their WC performance and exceeding they need to play their youngsters NOW.
Building for the future: What we learnt from Ireland versus France
The GAA is a staunch organisation that wants to protect its value and appreciation in Irish culture, this includes the rule on amateurism. It is frustrating though seeing these athletes train and live like professionals and maintaining a full-time job to top it off. Many of the GAA stars do receive car sponsorship and marketing deals but that only applies to a few.
The Irish dilemma: Gaelic football talent in the AFL and AFLW
Thank you mzilikazi
Leinster has been producing the majority of young talent in Ireland.
I agree that Stockdale will be an interesting choice since he has been ineffective in previous games for Ireland. I would love to see Simon Zebo in there but the IRFU rule has blocked a serious asset to the team especially after his performance for Racing recently.
A look into Ireland’s Six Nations clash against Italy
Yes that was an error that I did not notice until now.
No, Chris Farrell and Hugo Keenan are not related
A look into Ireland’s Six Nations clash against Italy
Thank you for speaking the truth of your own reality in SA. I am very much a witness from the outside and I could not comprehend how South Africa could even enjoy these games, regardless of all the drama behind the scenes and onfield, the country and domestic league is in disarray. Being a Munster fan the opportunity to watch the future battles with the Bulls etc in the new United Rugby Championship will hopefully be a success.
Is rugby enough to hold South Africa together?