The IRFU Player Management System has been lauded as a significant factor in the success of Irish rugby in recent years. After last week’s grand-slam-winning performance, where Ireland looked comfortable throughout the 80 minutes, player fatigue among the England ranks was cited as a factor in their disappointing display. On the other hand, if you are director of rugby at one of the Irish provinces, the Player Management System outcomes are a bit of a miscellany. Yes, the international players — the best players in the provincial squads — are usually healthy and fresh come the business end of the season for the knockout stages of Guinness Pro14 and European Champions Cup. That has to be an advantage in terms of being in the best position to…
Source: The Times March 25, 2018 23:02 UTC