Imports come at too high a price

WITH Alan Quinlan, one of the great modern characters and indeed one of the most influential players of the professional era, set to retire from rugby next month it is interesting to take stock of a new trend in the international game and one that is a cause for concern.

When Quinlan took to the field either with Shannon in his early days or subsequently with Munster and Ireland he would leave no stone unturned in his pursuit of victory.

Quinlan always gave everything he had to the cause. He knew no other way.