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<blockquote data-quote="Feicarsinn" data-source="post: 492617" data-attributes="member: 22777"><p>Because then there'd probably be no chance that Leinster or Munster would let any of their young players move west. You'd end up with lots of journeymen as opposed to youngsters (a process that's already happening as Connacht become disillusioned with having to give up their best players every two years - see the signing of Niall O'Connor as proof).</p><p></p><p>With regard to Connacht, we can say the IRFU should be doing this and the IRFU should be doing that, but until they start producing quality players from within the province they stand no chance of being competitive. No team can build with so many of their important players being kids from other provinces. The players' loyalty will be questionable meaning there's no certainty that you'll have them for more than a season or two and should they get a better offer they'll be off. It pleases me to see that Connacht actually are starting to bring some quality through. Tiernan O'Halloran, Eoin Griffin, Michael Kearney Shane Layden & Daniel Qualter will all become important players for them in the future and actually look like they have a bit about them. If they can bring them into the panel as well as supplementing them with some decent imports (Nathan White and Dan Parks represent good signings. Is Richie Rees actually going out west?) and perhaps bring some Irish exiles home with the promise of international opportunity (although this would require a different national coach), they'll do well. I don't see them ever being truly competitive with the top three, but there's no reason they can't leap from Edinburgh, Dragons, Treviso, etc.</p><p></p><p><strong>So here's some of the progress made imo:</strong></p><p></p><p>1) The academy is starting to bring through some decent, home grown players, as was witnessed by their interpro victory last year.</p><p></p><p>2) They're bringing in some strong NIQ's that'll really aid their starting XV.</p><p></p><p>3) They've set more realistic targets for their signings from the other provinces. The likes of Willie Faloon, Paul O'Donohue, and Niall O'Connor are evidence of this. These guys aren't likely to return to their native provinces any time soon.</p><p></p><p>4) They're bringing in decent Irish players from England like Kyle Tonetti & Dave Gannon.</p><p></p><p>Lots to be happy about, but still a lot of work to do. Still, I think they're getting there, albeit slowly.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Feicarsinn, post: 492617, member: 22777"] Because then there'd probably be no chance that Leinster or Munster would let any of their young players move west. You'd end up with lots of journeymen as opposed to youngsters (a process that's already happening as Connacht become disillusioned with having to give up their best players every two years - see the signing of Niall O'Connor as proof). With regard to Connacht, we can say the IRFU should be doing this and the IRFU should be doing that, but until they start producing quality players from within the province they stand no chance of being competitive. No team can build with so many of their important players being kids from other provinces. The players' loyalty will be questionable meaning there's no certainty that you'll have them for more than a season or two and should they get a better offer they'll be off. It pleases me to see that Connacht actually are starting to bring some quality through. Tiernan O'Halloran, Eoin Griffin, Michael Kearney Shane Layden & Daniel Qualter will all become important players for them in the future and actually look like they have a bit about them. If they can bring them into the panel as well as supplementing them with some decent imports (Nathan White and Dan Parks represent good signings. Is Richie Rees actually going out west?) and perhaps bring some Irish exiles home with the promise of international opportunity (although this would require a different national coach), they'll do well. I don't see them ever being truly competitive with the top three, but there's no reason they can't leap from Edinburgh, Dragons, Treviso, etc. [B]So here's some of the progress made imo:[/B] 1) The academy is starting to bring through some decent, home grown players, as was witnessed by their interpro victory last year. 2) They're bringing in some strong NIQ's that'll really aid their starting XV. 3) They've set more realistic targets for their signings from the other provinces. The likes of Willie Faloon, Paul O'Donohue, and Niall O'Connor are evidence of this. These guys aren't likely to return to their native provinces any time soon. 4) They're bringing in decent Irish players from England like Kyle Tonetti & Dave Gannon. Lots to be happy about, but still a lot of work to do. Still, I think they're getting there, albeit slowly. [/QUOTE]
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