Former Ireland captain Paul O'Connell refutes claims of a pro-Leinster bias in the Irish national team's selection process. He emphasizes that decisions are based on merit and team performance, acknowledging Leinster's strength but stressing that provincial affiliations don't influence individual choices.
I must say I got a kick out of this one from Johnny Watterson earlier in the week: One of Munster’s proudest sons having to deny he has a pro-Leinster bias. Funny how time changes things. Of course, what Paulie was getting at is that Ireland’s coaching set-up as a whole isn’t biased in favour of Leinster when it comes to team selection . Ulster, with just one player set to tog on Saturday , might have a different view on the matter, as may Connacht and Munster. Anyway, hear Paulie out..
“We’re aware of it, that Leinster are very strong and win a lot of their games. We always talk when we’re giving a player a chance that we want to give him a chance in a good team to perform. Generally when you get a chance with Leinster at the moment you get a chance in a good team.
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