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Published 17:03 2 Feb 2016 GMT
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Poussard speaks with former Leinster and Connacht hooker Bernard Jackman, who now coaches Grenoble, as learns that Ireland's younger generation have fallen into a post-World Cup slump.
Jackman believes the arrival of David Nucifora as IRFU High Performance Director has impacted on the provinces from recruiting high-class foreign players to merely suit their needs. The provinces feed into the national team so it may be difficult to bring in the likes of Rocky Elsom and Brad Thorn on future, short-term deals.
The feature also includes a telling contribution from RTE commentator Michael Corcoran, who states Leinster Rugby's annual budget is €12.5m whereas Clermont Auvergne's is €28.5m.
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