Only days after arguably Connacht's biggest win in club history, the IRFU has this morning confirmed that their totemic backrow force Mick McCarthy will be taking that two-and-a-half-hour drive up the N6 next summer and joining Leinster. CEO Tom Sears was scathing in his statement confirming the move.
Connacht CEO Tom Sears: "We are bitterly disappointed to lose Mike McCarthy, who has been a popular senior member of our squad..."
— Ruaidhri O'Connor (@RuaidhriOC) December 12, 2012
"..We have been aware of Leinster's interest in Mike for some time. It is disappointing they have persistently targeted Connacht players.."
— Ruaidhri O'Connor (@RuaidhriOC) December 12, 2012
"...in recent years, particularly when often not in the best interest of Irish Rugby."
— Ruaidhri O'Connor (@RuaidhriOC) December 12, 2012
"...While disappointed, we respect the individual player's decision and wish Mike every success in his future playing career..."
— Ruaidhri O'Connor (@RuaidhriOC) December 12, 2012
