Best: English-based players getting a raw deal

NEIL BEST believes Ireland coach Declan Kidney hasn’t done enough to track the progress of Irish players plying their trade in England.

Fri, 06 May, 2011 - 01:00
Paul Dollery

The Worcester Warriors flanker says he’s baffled that his former Northampton team-mates James Downey and Roger Wilson haven’t been featuring for Ireland, despite playing key roles in their run to the Heineken Cup final.

Back-row Wilson played once for Ireland on a tour of Japan in 2005 while centre Downey has never been capped at senior level.

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