London Irish will maintain Irish links, says Bob Casey

London Irish intends making more of its roots in tandem with the responsibility of a Premiership club to generate young English talent.

Highlighting the importance of the club’s position as “exiles”, new chief executive, former Irish international Bob Casey, believes there is no reason why under-exposed Irish players can’t be crucial to its success in the coming years and he is also keen to help strengthen the development of young second generation talent.

Casey was back in Ireland last weekend watching his club take on Munster and he stressed how important it was to allow Irish players line out side by side with rising English talent.