Recently, Ed Byrne made a significant move from Leinster to Cardiff, following over a century of appearances for his province; he has also seen international action on six occasions for Ireland.
As Cardiff faces off against Ulster in the URC this week and Ireland names their team for the forthcoming Autumn Nations Series, speculation arises about the 37-year-old Cian Healy stepping in again as a secondary loosehead with only five props chosen.
Joining The Counter Ruck for a discussion, Byrne sheds light on his Cardiff experience, his reasons for relocating, and his adjustment to a schedule filled with regular game time. He also provides his insight into why Ireland struggles with consistently nurturing international props and the trend among players to switch provinces to boost their international careers.
There’s also a conversation regarding two upcoming Leinster props who have been included in the Ireland training panel. Considering Byrne has worked closely with Jack Boyle and Thomas Clarkson over several years, does he believe their involvement will provide the much-needed depth? The entire conversation was curated by John Casey.
