Ben Healy departure a reminder of game-time headache facing players and provinces 

The mathematics are such that maintaining three quality fly-halves in a set-up is nigh-on impossible.

PASTURES NEW: South Africa A's Sazi Sandi tackles Ben Healy of Munster. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

The comments flowing from either side of the Irish Sea after Ben Healy’s move from Munster to Edinburgh this summer was confirmed left little room for doubt that Irish rugby’s loss is very much Scotland’s gain.

Yet the fly-half’s departure from his home province for pastures new is just the latest example of the dilemmas for both players in positions facing intense competition for places and the head coaches who must manage provincial squads in Ireland.