Ruddock says next generation ready to step into the breach

Mike Ruddock has no desire to see talents like Sean O’Brien disappear to France but the Ireland U20 coach believes their loss would at least have a silver lining for the next generation.

Thu, 16 Jan, 2014 - 00:00
Brendan O'Brien

The former Wales coach has been in charge of the U20 grade since 2010 and has been responsible for some standout results while smoothing the path from age-grade to senior representative rugby for a host of talented youngsters.

JJ Hanrahan, Kieran Marmion, Luke Marshall and Iain Henderson are just some of the players to have graduated to better things.

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