Game in danger of bypassing its future

IN THE aftermath of Ireland’s comprehensive victory over Wales last weekend, the national side can look forward to Twickenham with confidence.

Whether the same can be said for the game as a whole in this country is a matter for debate.

Confirmation last week that the IRFU committee voted by a majority of 18 votes to six in favour of a return to provincial leagues for its clubs was disappointing to say the least. For some time I have been concerned about the quality of players coming through to the professional arena.