Without AIL, Ireland U20s 'would be in serious, serious strife' says head coach McNamara
No AIL, no Ireland Under-20 success. Noel McNamara has stressed the importance of club rugby to the success of Ireland’s age-grade player pathway, as his side bids to continue the winning start to its Six Nations title defence.
Last Friday in Cork saw the class of 2020 pick up where the Grand Slam winners of 2019 signed off by sealing a bonus-point victory over an improving Scotland but the championship challenges come thick and fast and Wales are next up at Musgrave Park this Friday evening.
