I just came on five minutes from the end on the wing, there was an injury to Andrew Trimble in the back line. I was the last man on the bench, so I got five minutes on.
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I just came on five minutes from the end on the wing, there was an injury to Andrew Trimble in the back line. I was the last man on the bench, so I got five minutes on.
I lost my place to (Andrew) Trimble and didn't get it back again for two years. He's got 20-odd caps. It was very frustrating for me.
The Ulster Rugby Academy system has a great success record - players like Andrew Trimble, Stephen Ferris, Ryan Caldwell, Paul Marshall and young Niall O'Connor have all benefited greatly from the academy expertise and support. I hope to be able to add my own experience and give those young aspiring players an insight into the reality of being a pro player.