Guscott claims Ireland hampered by ‘rivalries’

Jeremy Guscott: Questioned mental resolve of Irish players

Guscott claims Ireland hampered by ‘rivalries’
Wed, 27 Nov, 2013 - 00:00
Colm O’Connor

Former England and Lions star Jeremy Guscott has claimed provincial “rivalries and differences” have hampered Ireland from reaching their potential on the international stage.

Guscott, now a respected BBC analyst, issued a hard hitting appraisal of Joe Schmidt’s men following Sunday’s heartbreaking defeat to the All Blacks.

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