Well each to their own. You will always get people who support a team for success, and others for pride in the meaning behind the jersey.simonokeeffe wrote:I would rather Ireland beat France with Jared Payne in the side than lose because we had Keith Earls marking Mathieu Bastareaud who is 75lbs heavier than him in a French side that had Spedding, Nakaitaci, Kockot, Le Roux, Antonio, plus 4 or 5 guys born in former French colonies
It is just my opinion, and perhaps I am in the minority, but for me international sport should be played by people who dreamt of wearing the colours of their country, and not the country who offers the best package.
I have had the privilege of representing my country in athletics, and it was massive for me.
The only reason I would compete for another country would be to make a career of it, or if I never made an irish squad.