Which new academy players could shine for the provinces?

And is Ireland still strong at producing younger talent?

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Ireland's less than impressive showing at this year's World Rugby U20 Championship was part of a poor year at this age grade. Photograph: Sebastiano Pessina/©INPHO
Ireland's less than impressive showing at this year's World Rugby U20 Championship was part of a poor year at this age grade. Photograph: Sebastiano Pessina/©INPHO

Another provincial preview but this one is a little different. After going through things at senior level, Nathan Johns is joined by John O’Sullivan to look at the new players entering the four provincial academies across Ireland.

Which players that impressed at U20 level have earned an opportunity? What names should we look out for? Is Ireland still strong at producing younger talent? A deep dive into the provincial academy structure.

Produced by John Casey.

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