Episode 2218: The Premier League Stumbles On, Mediocre Munster, Jack Carty For Ireland
Yesterday it seemed like the Premier League might opt to postpone a round of post-Stephen’s Day games in order to try and deal with the huge number of Covid cases among players. In the end the league decided the show must go on, although the introduction of a two-tier system of rules for vaccinated and unvaccinated players is seemingly on the cards.
PL statement on season continuing and adaptation of postponement rules includes this:
“The League also confirmed to its clubs today that 92% of players and club staff have received one, two or three COVID-19 vaccination doses, with 84% of players on the vaccination journey”
— Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) December 20, 2021
The Champions Cup is another tournament that’s been plagued by postponements and cancellations and like last season, seems increasingly likely to have its format changed amid the ongoing chaos.
Postponement of some matches and cancellation of others leave teams frustrated (via @IrishTimesSport)https://t.co/apCodoK5RY
— Irish Times Sport (@IrishTimesSport) December 20, 2021
We chat to Andrew Trimble and Gerry Thornley about the tournament flatling, Munster’s undercooked performance against Castres in what was a painfully dull match, and the verdict that everyone is reaching: it’s high time that Jack Carty’s brilliant performances for Connacht are rewarded with another Ireland call-up.
Losing bonus a good result for Connacht, Jack Carty playing his way into Ireland’s Six Nations 23
— Rúaidhrí O’Connor (@RuaidhriOC) December 19, 2021
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