Jake O'Brien predicts bright future for Ireland's talented young players

Jake O’Brien hasn’t been of huge assistance in the challenges Jaden Umeh faced at Ireland’s team hotel this week.

His fellow Corkman has had to balance a first ever road trip as a senior international with sitting his Leaving Certificate. On Thursday, the Benfica winger made a cross-town dash after English Paper II to join his teammates at their eve-of-battle training session at Stade Saputo.

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