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Extra.ie
3 days ago
- Sport
- Extra.ie
One Lions nation gets the jump as selection race heats up
The heat followed the British and Irish Lions squad back to Dublin as Andy Farrell's troops arrived back on Irish soil on Sunday after five days in the Algarve sun. The Lions spent last week training at the world-class, high-spec Campus sports facility in the plush surroundings of Quinta do Lago. It's been Ireland's port of call for many years now. Farrell felt it was the perfect setting to get this newly assembled playing group into the groove. There were plenty of gruelling pitch and gym sessions. A few cold beers in the sun, too. It's all part of the bonding process. Andy Farrell's troops arrived back on Irish soil on Sunday. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile The Leinster and Bath contingent were due to arrive on board on Monday. Fresh from their respective URC and English Premiership triumphs, the 14 arriving champions will need to hit the ground running the coming weeks. Because the crew which have been on duty since the first training camp in Dublin a fortnight ago have already got a bit of head stat in the race for Test spots. It was a point not lost on Johnny Sexton on Monday, the Lions assistant coach recalling when he rocked up for late for duty ahead of the 2013 tour Down Under because Leinster had just beaten Ulster in a league final. Johnny Sexton during a training session with the Lions on Monday. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile 'I remember coming into camp in 2013 after winning the whatever it was the time… the Pro14 was it? Might have been the Rabo (Direct Pro12)?,' he recalled. 'You come in, they've already had a couple of weeks of training and you feel like you're behind. You feel like you're chasing already. And then the guys that have been in camp will get a chance to play on Friday and put a marker down so those Leinster and Bath boys will be going wow, we're a little bit behind here. 'There's an advantage but also the environment Andy creates demands that the guys that have been here for a good week in Portugal fill the guys in, make sure they know what's going on and they'll be keen to get out on the pitch and make an impression as well because the players that have been here this week have really made an impression so far.' And that's a bit of a worry for the sizeable Irish contingent. There may be a record number of representatives (which has swelled to 16 since Finlay Bealham was called up) and a record number of Irish coaches on the backroom team, but that doesn't necessarily mean that the Lions starting XV will be dominated by Irish players. Johnny Sexton playing with the Lions in 2013. Pic:Right now, it feels like a lot of the English personnel are in pole position to start the Test series against the Wallabies. Ellis Genge, Maro Itoje, Tom Curry, Henry Pollock, Ben Earl, Alex Mitchell, Fin Smith and Tommy Freeman have all been on board since the start of this Lions project. All those mentioned above are primed to play prominent roles ahead of Friday's pre-tour clash with Argentina at Aviva Stadium. It's likely that a smattering of the Leinster players, as well as the other latecomers such as Finn Russell, Will Stuart and Ollie Chessum might see some bench duty in Dublin. Maro Itoje training with the Lions on Monday. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile Otherwise, an English-heavy selection is likely to feature in the tour opener this week. A lot of these players have already had a few weeks in camp, soaking up all the detail, and a strong performance in game one will put them in a strong position when this squad's chartered flight lands in Perth early next week. Indeed, Opta has just released a stats-based starting XV based on data collated from this season and it features six England players (Genge, Stuart, Itoje, Earl, Fin Smith and Freeman) with five Irish starters (Dan Sheehan, Beirne, Josh van der Flier, Jamison Gibson-Park and James Lowe). Such a development would have shocked many pundits and fans just a few months ago. However, it was clear by the conclusion of the Six Nations that England were a team on the rise – spearheaded by young guns such as Pollock and Fin Smith – while Ireland were going through something of a dip. Northampton's storming Champions Cup semi-final win against Leinster in May merely cemented suspicions that this crop of English players could be set for a big summer with the Lions. Genge is the kind of player who could thrive on tour. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile Genge is the kind of player who could thrive on tour. Andrew Porter is a powerful, durable and mobile loosehead prop with a serious engine but his English rival ticks all those boxes and is also an aggressive scrummager with a fiery side. The kind of a player who could get under Australian skins. The Bristol front-rower could have a big summer. No doubt, Farrell is a big fan. Ditto, Mitchell. Gibson-Park, who is recovering from injury, will be feeling the heat from the Northampton scrum-half. Mitchell can off the same high-tempo approach as his Leinster rival while his kicking game is also a real point of different. Freeman, meanwhile, looks to have the right wing slot virtually nailed down while Earl, the powerfu Saracens backrower, will be eyeing up the No8 spot now that Caelan Doris has been ruled out. Jack Conan will have plenty to say about that but Earl will back himself. Same goes for Curry and Pollock, who bring so much energy and physicality. Yes, the Leinster frontliners ended the season in storming fashion with that emphatic display against the Bulls at Croke Park. But past performance is no guarantee of future success and, staying on the financial theme, even though a lot of these Irish players have plenty of credit in the bank with Farrell, the Lions is a new venture. The slate has been wiped clean and the form players will make the cut for the Test series. Right now, it feels like a lot of those candidates are from the England camp. Crucially, those personnel have a head start on their Irish rivals. Even the Irish players who were in Portugal are facing a monumental fight to get into the series reckoning. Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen, in particular, have no shortage of high-calibre rivals in their respective departments. It's going to be a fascinating few months. The race for Lions spots has begun, and it feels like England are out in front.
The 42
6 days ago
- Sport
- The 42
Brilliant Leinster hammer the Bulls to claim first URC title
Leinster 32 Bulls 7 LEINSTER HAVE HAD more than their fair share of heartbreak at the point end of competitions in the last four years, so URC victory will taste sweet tonight in Dublin. Leo Cullen's side were dominant in victory over the Bulls in front of 46,127 people at Croke Park. Their ruthless attack produced four tries and Jacques Nienaber's defence came up trumps as Leinster largely shut the Bulls down. This was about as dominant a win as you'll see in a final. Even when the Bulls threatened to come back into the contest in the second half, Cullen's men showed composure to regain control and finish strong. There were doubts about Leinster's ability to manage their emotions on big occasions like this one, but Cullen's men took a big step towards dispelling them today. It is their first trophy since the Pro14 title back in 2021, a victory which took place in front of an empty stadium. Leinster have obviously won lots of league titles before that too, but this one is arguably most impressive of all. It might seem natural to place this victory alongside those previous wins but the reality is that the URC is a better competition than what came before. The four South African sides have made it harder to win, so this probably goes down as their best title success. Leinster have put their fans through the wringer with fraught, nerve-shredding knock-out games in recent years, but this was different. Their brilliant start meant it would take a sensational Bulls comeback to turn it around. Andrew Porter celebrates. Ben Brady / INPHO Ben Brady / INPHO / INPHO At half time, Leinster fans surely believed. And while there was that second-half period when the Bulls got something of a foothold, this was a dominant Leinster performance overall. And it was also different because Leinster won. Their pack delivered a physically brutal performance. Blindside flanker Ryan Baird was outstanding in that regard, continuing his excellent recent form, while skipper Jack Conan led by example throughout. James Ryan and Joe McCarthy were relentless in the second row before RG Snyman impacted off the bench, while the Leinster front row had a very happy day indeed. The Bulls had their good moments in the scrum but Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan, and Thomas Clarkson had more. 25-year-old Clarkson was particularly impressive as he backed up last weekend's excellent showing against Glasgow with another potent display, while Porter was at his momentum-swinging best. 22-year-old out-half Sam Prendergast had one of his best game for Leinster, directing play with confidence, and defending with intent. His first-half hit on Bulls flanker Marco van Staden was a highlight, as was a stunning spiral 50:22 kick. There was one frustrating miss off the tee but it was a quality performance. Advertisement Leinster fans watch on in Croke Park. Ben Brady / INPHO Ben Brady / INPHO / INPHO The experienced Luke McGrath had to step into the starting XV after injury ruled Jamison Gibson-Park out at a late stage, and he was excellent. Outside the halfbacks, Jordie Barrett was a big influence and bagged a nice try. The Kiwi centre is pure class and has been a joy to watch in the flesh. Leinster were missing some key men today – Caelan Doris, Tadhg Furlong, Hugo Keenan, Robbie Henshaw, Gibson-Park – perhaps making this even sweeter. Jake White's Bulls were a clear second best, outpunched and outthought by Cullen and Nienaber's plan. They could have been reduced to 14 men in the first half when centre Harold Vorster had an anxious wait as the match officials reviewed his hand raking across Joe McCarthy's face, but was only punished with a penalty. The Bulls had one brief spell of quality in the second half but they will rue their inability to pressure Leinster until it was too late. World Cup-winning fullback Willie le Roux's woes were symptomatic of their horrid evening in Dublin. Leinster were the best team in the URC regular season and now they are the URC champions. That the title was earned with a convincing performance will make tonight's celebrations all the more enjoyable. Jack Conan opens the scoring for Leinster. Ben Brady / INPHO Ben Brady / INPHO / INPHO With a renewed downpour arriving just in time for kick-off, Leinster instantly showed mastery of the conditions as Barrett rolled a smart left-footed grubber behind the Bulls, drawing a knock-on from Johan Goosen. The Leinster pack earned a scrum penalty, they kicked into the 22, and emerged with a sixth-minute try for Conan, who smashed over from close range. The Bulls might soon have dropped to 14 players as referee Andrea Piardi reviewed Harold Vorster potentially making contact with Joe McCarthy's eye area. The Italian referee opted for a penalty only. Vorster must have been a relieved man. Leinster kept their foot on the accelerator and Barrett was over in the 11th minute. Scrum-half McGrath dinked a clever chip in behind the Bulls and Barrett surged forward to volley it on the bounce, then won the race to dot down. Having nailed his first conversion, Prendergast made it 14-0. The Bulls were rattled, le Roux nearly handing them another score with a wild kick near his own line, and Leinster didn't let up. A classy offload from Conan down the right led to a penalty they nudged into the corner, from where Josh van der Flier crossed off the maul. Having earned a handsome 19-0 lead, Leinster closed out the half by showing their muscular defensive qualities. The Bulls went through 18 phases in the Leinster 22 at one stage to no avail, with le Roux kicking straight to Prendergast in desperation after his forwards had failed to make a dent. Jordie Barrett scored Leinster's second. Ben Brady / INPHO Ben Brady / INPHO / INPHO And the first half finished with something similar. Leinster's superb double tackles shut the Bulls out over 14 phases before le Roux threw a forward pass trying to make something happen. Leinster sprinted off for half time with Baird beckoning for more noise from the home fans. The sun appeared just before the restart and Leinster celebrated by winning another scrum penalty that Prendergast popped over for 22-0. Another sickening little blow for the Bulls. Snyman was on by now and quickly came up with a lineout steal. But Leinster's discipline soon started to slip, inviting the Bulls down into their 22 where the visitors finally fired a shot to send replacement hooker Akker van der Merwe over for a try off the back of a maul. And suddenly, the momentum threatened to swing away from Leinster as the Bulls won two scrum penalties, so often the source of their energy. Cullen's men needed to respond in kind. He sent on Rónan Kelleher and Rabah Slimani in the front row and they combined with Porter to win a scrum penalty back. So Leinster marched into the Bulls' 22 as the game headed into the final quarter. At 22-7, a score probably would have finished it there and then. Yet twice Leinster knocked on with the tryline in sight and then when they opted to go for goal, Prendergast missed a very kickable penalty. Sam Prendergast had a fine game for Leinster. James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO Prendergast got another chance in a more central position a few minutes later and landed his shot with 13 minutes left to play. It was the young out-half's final act as he made way for the departing Ross Byrne, who came on with academy scrum-half Fintan Gunne. And Byrne showed his class with a cracking assist for Gunne off a scrum in the Bulls 22, beautifully delaying a pass out the back for Gunne on a wraparound. The 21-year-old halfback had the speed and strength to finish wide on the right. Typically, Byrne converted. That signalled the start of the celebrations. A big night beckons. Leinster fans have been waiting for this. Leinster scorers: Tries: Jack Conan, Jordie Barrett, Josh van der Flier, Fintan Gunne Conversions: Sam Prendergast [2 from 3], Ross Byrne [1 from 1] Penalty: Sam Prendergast [2 from 3] Bulls scorers: Tries: Akker van der Merwe Conversions: Johan Goosen LEINSTER: Jimmy O'Brien; Tommy O'Brien, Garry Ringrose (Jamie Osborne '75), Jordie Barrett, James Lowe; Sam Prendergast (Ross Byrne '69), Luke McGrath (Fintan Gunne '69); Andrew Porter (Jack Boyle '75), Dan Sheehan (Rónan Kelleher '56), Thomas Clarkson (Rabah Slimani '56); Joe McCarthy, James Ryan (RG Snyman '42); Ryan Baird, Josh van der Flier, Jack Conan (captain) (Max Deegan '75). BULLS: Willie le Roux; Canan Moodie, David Kriel, Harold Vorster, Sebastian de Klerk (Devon Williams '67); Johan Goosen (Keagan Johannes '), Embrose Papier (Zak Burger '72); Jan-Hendrik Wessels (Alulutho Tshakweni '52), Johan Grobbelaar (Akker van der Merwe '44), Wilco Louw (Mornay Smith '65); Cobus Wiese (Jannes Kirsten '35), JF van Heerden; Marco van Staden, Ruan Nortje (captain), Marcell Coetzee (Nizaam Carr '65). Referee: Andrea Piardi [Italy].
The 42
6 days ago
- Sport
- The 42
LIVE: Leinster v Bulls, URC Final
Good afternoon and welcome along to URC Final day. It's Leinster v Bulls at GAA headquarters in Croke Park as Leo Cullen's men hope to win the URC final for the first time, having previously won the Pro14 in 2021. Leinster have suffered a late setback following the loss of Jamison Gibson-Park to injury, bringing Luke McGrath in at scrum-half. We'll have team line-ups for you in the next few moments as we close in on the 5pm kick-off.
Mint
10-06-2025
- Mint
Dell Pro 14 (PA14250) review: Professional powerhouse that overpromises on a few fronts
Some laptops grab your attention with RGB lights and gamer flair. Others, like the Dell Pro 14 (PA14250), walk in dressed for business, speak when spoken to, and promise to quietly handle whatever you throw at them. With a crisp 2.8K OLED touchscreen display, a snappy Intel Core Ultra 7 chip, and a generous 32 GB of RAM, this machine feels like it was built for fast-moving professionals who don't want to waste time, or space. But after living with this machine for a few weeks, I've realised that while Dell has packed in a lot of hardware muscle, a few design quirks and usability gaps hold it back from greatness. Component Details Processor Intel Core Ultra 7 RAM 32 GB LPDDR5 Storage 512 GB NVMe SSD Display 14-inch, 2880 x 1800 (2.8K), OLED Touchscreen Graphics Integrated Intel Arc Weight ~1.57 kg (approx) Ports 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A, HDMI, microSD slot Extras Fingerprint reader, Backlit keyboard At first glance, the Pro 14 feels refreshingly minimal. It's compact, weighs around 1.5 kg, and feels easy to slide into any professional setting. The chassis doesn't creak, the hinge holds firm, and the matte finish keeps fingerprints to a minimum. But spend some real time with it, and a few annoyances creep in. The trackpad showed visible wear within weeks, which is rare for a machine in this price range. It's responsive, yes—but visually aged far too quickly. And the hinge, while solid, doesn't go beyond 180 degrees, making the touchscreen feel oddly underutilised. You can tap, scroll, and pinch, but without any pen in the box or tablet-mode flexibility, the touchscreen ends up as a nice-to-have rather than a meaningful upgrade. Dell Pro 14 (PA14250) review Now here's where the Pro 14 redeems itself. The 14-inch 2.8K (2880×1800) OLED panel is crisp, sharp, and lovely to look at. Colours are punchy without being oversaturated, text rendering is tack-sharp, and the extra vertical resolution (thanks to the 16:10 aspect ratio) makes multitasking noticeably more comfortable. Dell Pro 14 (PA14250) review I worked on slides, edited documents, or took multiple YouTube breaks, and this display consistently delivered. It's not overly reflective, which helped me while working near windows. The brightness isn't eye-searing, it's comfortably usable indoors. The OLED contrast was refreshing to see, but do not that this panel is built for productivity, not punch. Armed with the Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and 32 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, this machine felt consistently fast. Boot times are near-instant, heavy Chrome multitasking doesn't cause stutters, and the laptop glides through productivity apps like Excel, PowerPoint, Lightroom (light edits), and even video conferencing with background tasks running. Dell Pro 14 (PA14250) review The Intel Arc integrated graphics did not let me game on high settings, but for creative workflows and FHD video playback, it held up just fine. Thermal performance remains steady, no hot palm rests or fan blast during normal use. In short:it performs like a top-tier ultrabook should. This is where things get subjective, but not without reason. The keyboard is well-spaced, cleanly backlit, and offers decent feedback… but the key travel is shallow, and that becomes a problem during fast typing sessions. If you're coming from a ThinkPad like me, or any laptop with deeper keys, you might find yourself pressing Caps Lock instead of 'A', as I often did. The layout also takes some getting used to. It's not unusable, but it lacks the kind of muscle memory comfort that serious typists typically expect—especially in a productivity-focused machine like this one. With real-world use (screen at ~60% brightness, Wi-Fi on, multitasking in full swing), the battery comfortably lasts around 7 to 8 hours. That's good, but not outstanding for a laptop in this class. The bright 2.8K panel definitely draws more power than a typical FHD display, so you'll want to keep a charger nearby for longer stretches. On the upside, it charges quickly via USB-C, juicing up to about 80% in under an hour. I could also use a portable GaN charger with this laptop, instead of carrying a proprietary one. Dell gets the I/O mix mostly right. You get: Two USB-C ports (both support charging, only one supports fast charging) One USB-A for legacy devices HDMI for displays A headphone jack The fingerprint reader on the power button works fast and reliably, but the slight misalignment did trigger my OCD. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 ensure you're future-proof on the wireless front. No Ethernet, but that's expected at this size. Dell Pro 14 (PA14250) review Pros Cons Snappy Core Ultra 7 performance with 32 GB RAM Touchscreen feels redundant with no pen and limited hinge flexibility 2.8K display is sharp, vibrant, and productivity-friendly Trackpad shows wear within weeks Reliable battery life with fast USB-C charging Shallow key travel, not ideal for fast or accurate typing The Dell Pro 14 (PA14250) delivers excellent internals in a smartly packaged body, making it ideal for professionals who value speed, clarity, and a compact form. The display is crisp, the performance is snappy, and it holds its own in real-world multitasking. Dell Pro 14 (PA14250) review But a few design choices prevent it from feeling truly complete: the shallow keyboard, the pointless touchscreen implementation, and the visible trackpad wear in under a month all leave room for refinement. If you want a laptop that performs beautifully for work and daily tasks, this is a compelling choice. Just don't expect the kind of long-term polish or tactile satisfaction that power users (especially writers or coders) might crave.
The 42
07-06-2025
- Sport
- The 42
'Stuart was always innovating. It's addictive to be in that environment'
WHETHER IT WAS the tennis ball machine he brought in, the leadership books he would suggest they read, or demanding that they lead analysis meetings, Stuart Lancaster always found new ways of challenging his Leinster players. Now, Connacht's players will be tested by Lancaster's insatiable pursuit of improvement. The Englishman spent seven years working as Leinster's senior coach, helping them to emerge from a worrying lull to claim a Champions Cup and Pro14 double in 2017/18, his second season with the province. There were three other Champions Cup finals during his spell with Leinster, as well as three more Pro14 titles. Those who worked with Lancaster during that time fondly remember the achievements, of course, but they also recall just how much he helped them to improve. Lancaster's influence on Leinster's squad not only improved the province's performances but also Ireland's. 'He was always innovating and trying to give us opportunities to get better,' says former Leinster and Ireland hooker James Tracy. 'Because he's so interested in personal growth and learning and learning from others, you can't not learn from him. 'It's very addictive to be in an environment like that.' And it wasn't just the players. Lancaster had a broader influence on many coaches within the province. This is something he plans to do in Connacht too. Lancaster during his first season with Leinster. Morgan Treacy / INPHO Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO St Michael's College, one of the key providers of players to Leinster, suffered an agonising defeat to Belvedere in the semi-finals of the 2018 Schools Senior Cup. The school's coaches, Andy Skehan and Emmet MacMahon, were still reeling when they got a surprise call from Lancaster, who they hadn't yet met at that point. 'He got our numbers and asked to meet us,' says Skehan, director of rugby at St Michael's. Advertisement 'We went through the game and he said it reminded him of the England v Wales game he was involved in at the 2015 World Cup. 'The learning from that was monumental for us and the development for us as coaches was huge. We put that into practice and then it became a regular thing. At least once a season, if not twice a season, we'd meet him in Leinster or St Michael's and talk through new ideas he had. We've maintained contact even since he left Leinster.' Skehan knows many other coaches who have had similar experiences with Lancaster, who also delivered lots of coaching seminars to bigger groups in UCD or Donnybrook. On occasion, Lancaster would bring in young players to ensure there was a practical element on the pitch. When Covid struck, Lancaster took the seminars online and spread his enthusiasm for the game even wider. 'Not only are Connacht getting someone who I think will advance their cause massively at senior level, but he will have an influence across the province into their age-grade teams, pathway, even the community level,' says Skehan. 'One of Stuart's greatest strengths is that he's technically and tactically very astute, but he also has an unbelievable understanding of leadership, culture, and community.' Leinster players who were interested in improving their leadership got used to Lancaster sending them videos, slideshows, and books on the topic. He would sit down with individuals to discuss their personal style of leading. But as Connacht's squad will soon find out, Lancaster is not into leading players by the hand. Team meetings in a Lancaster set-up are not just one-way. Lancaster during his last season with Leinster. Ben Brady / INPHO Ben Brady / INPHO / INPHO 'You have to come with an opinion,' says Tracy. 'He wants you to understand why you did things in training or a game, why things worked or went wrong. You're not just turning up to be spoon-fed. 'Instead of telling you, 'You did this wrong, do this instead,' he'll ask you, 'What were you thinking here?' 'It means you don't just have the cop out of, 'Sorry, I was wrong' or 'Sorry, I made a mistake' because that doesn't fix anything. 'If you can get to the root of that issue in a team meeting in front of everyone, it makes you vulnerable but it makes you think more about why you made decisions.' Lancaster would task individual players with leading focused meetings. For example, young openside flanker Scott Penny would lead a breakdown preview ahead of the weekend's game. Penny would go away and work with the Leinster analysts to compile footage of the opposition's strengths and weaknesses around the breakdown, then guide his own team-mates through it in a meeting. The same happened with the scrum, the lineout, and other areas of the game. Lancaster and the other Leinster coaches obviously mixed in their views, but the Englishman wanted the players to know their stuff. 'So then when we were in pressure situations, we understood what to do because we were part of making that plan and understood how the opposition set up,' says Tracy. There was a constant focus on technical improvement too. 'He felt our catch-pass skills needed to be the best in the world if we were going to be able to play a possession-based game,' says Tracy. 'We needed to get better under fatigue.' So Lancaster would come into the gym with a bag of rugby balls while Leinster's players were lifting weights. In between sets, he'd start a countdown timer and get them to do handling drills under fatigue, challenging them not to drop a single ball in the two-minute blocks. Lancaster would make as much noise as possible to add more pressure. Lancaster with Connacht captain Cian Prendergast and CEO Willie Ruane. Tom Maher / INPHO Tom Maher / INPHO / INPHO He also brought in the tennis ball machine, which allowed players to work on their hand-eye coordination outside of the actual on-pitch sessions. The ball would come at high speed and players had to use 'soft hands' to catch it, releasing the tension from their hands so the ball didn't just bounce away. He would send players clips of best practice from other sports. Many of Leinster's backs remember the footage Lancaster shared with them of Frank Lampard and other top footballers scanning the pitch when they weren't in possession. They were incessantly scanning all around them before receiving the ball to build a picture of the opportunities once they were in possession. Lancaster wanted them to do the same on the rugby pitch. Lancaster, a former teacher, is the epitome of a coach with a growth mindset. Connacht's players will enjoy the challenges he poses them. He's a caring coach, but a demanding one too. And his time in Leinster suggests that it won't only be the Connacht players who benefit from Lancaster's arrival. Skehan cites Joe Schmidt as a strong influence on the grassroots game when he was in Leinster, but reckons no one has matched Lancaster in that regard. 'Stuart's influence was huge,' says Skehan. 'From a grassroots to a pathway level, I think Stuart is probably most influential at that level. There's obviously a good case for him also being the most influential at the senior professional level. 'So Connacht have got a professional senior coach, but they've also got an incredible influencer on the community and pathway and development game that feeds into that.'
