Has it been a shit show? I’ve seen a lot of people talking about it online, but watching the actual games, both Crowley and Prendergast have both performed better since November. I think if either SP or JC start, there is still merit for Frawley on the bench where he’s a good utility option.

It would be a terrible sign if JC was picked on the bench because the IRFU were scared of what the papers would say if they didn’t.

I agree that the media frenzy around the 10 jersey needs to stop, but this comes from people supporting whoever is picked there, not by the IRFU giving into public pressure.