Ronan O'Gara: The big takeaway: This team needs new young blood

S OMETIMES the conclusions are the same at every level. In the coach’s box. In the tv studio. In the pub and at home with a cup of tea.
Ronan O'Gara: The big takeaway: This team needs new young blood
Fri, 28 Feb, 2020 - 12:55
Ronan O’Gara

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS: The Sligo Grammar players celebrate their 22-14 win over CBS Roscommon in yesterday’s Connacht Schools Senior Cup semi-final. See page 5. Picture: INPHO/Morgan Treacy
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS: The Sligo Grammar players celebrate their 22-14 win over CBS Roscommon in yesterday’s Connacht Schools Senior Cup semi-final. See page 5. Picture: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

SOMETIMES the conclusions are the same at every level. In the coach’s box. In the tv studio. In the pub and at home with a cup of tea.

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