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.

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.