Joe Schmidt has Ireland warning for Donnacha Ryan

Joe Schmidt has warned Donnacha Ryan that his move to France to join Racing 92 will make it “more difficult” for the second row to continue to be selected for Ireland.

Joe Schmidt has Ireland warning for Donnacha Ryan
Thu, 27 Apr, 2017 - 01:00
Darren Peters

The 33-year-old is poised to leave Munster at the end of the season for a French adventure.

Speaking at the Punchestown Festival yesterday, Ireland head coach Schmidt suggested moving abroad could prove damaging for Ryan’s international career.

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