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Published 14:53 13 May 2017 BST
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"I wouldn't think Joe Schmidt would be looking at it like that. Because, as Mike said, they guy is quality and he has proven it over a long period of time. He's always going to be a potential [second row] option. "What may happen over the summer is Joe may look at different options to see what cover and potential he has there. They are going to be hard Tests but, I think, for someone like Donnacha Ryan you know exactly who is is and what he can do. Maybe it might be more beneficial for him to sit out. "I'm not too sure if he is part of the plans for the 2019 World Cup... but it may be an opportunity to go with the younger guys as well. They are three really important Tests... and this is a really important environment for them to grow."Interestingly, if Schmidt is tempted to go for youth, he could look at a Leinster player who is turning out for Munster this weekend as he returns to match fitness: https://twitter.com/Munsterrugby/status/863369286001315840 https://twitter.com/Munsterrugby/status/863369347917656066 McCarthy was glowing in his praise of former Ireland U20 captain, and talisman, Ryan. He said:
"James Ryan has been re-habbing [from his hamstring injury] and has put on some serious size. He's an amazing prospect. "He's back fit, training and playing now. I think next season he will emerge as a great player. I'm not sure if it's too early for him to go on tour as he is just back from his injury but he is definitely going to be a massive player."Ulster's Kieran Treadwell and Leinster's Ross Molony, who McCarthy has also praised, have both been mentioned as live options ahead of next week's touring squad announcement.
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