Gerry ‘Ginger’ McLoughlin says Munster must axe academy

Former Shannon, Munster and Ireland prop Gerry ‘Ginger’ McLoughlin believes Munster must axe its academy to finance a return to European glory days for the province.

Leinster apart, McLoughlin fears the Irish provincial game may soon prove unsustainable in an environment where revenue is linked so closely to success.

“You’ve got to look at how many players Munster have in the academy and how much it is costing.