Irish rugby at a crossroads - Where do the IRFU’s priorities lie?

NOT long ago I posed a question as to what direction the IRFU is heading in relation to its handling of the provinces.

What is driving its policy decisions at present?

Is everything geared exclusively towards the success of the national team - to the detriment of the provinces and is there any appetite for putting structures in place to enable our provincial sides compete seriously once again for Champions Cup glory?