BERNARD JACKMAN delighted in Ireland’s Grand Slam victory over Wales at the weekend but, as befits a player who was part of the extended national squad, he couldn’t help feeling a little envious. It is a natural sentiment for the Leinster hooker, who took part in training sessions in the build-up to each of Ireland’s five matches.
Any player with an ounce of ambition craves a place on the national team and in that respect Jackman is no different to all those players from the four provinces who came together to help fine-tune Ireland’s preparations during the Six Nations Championship.
He was present at the Ireland squad gathering in Enfield in December, a seminal point on the road to Ireland’s success. Players and management parked the frustration of the November Test series and in a frank series of discussions outlined their views on what was required to be competitive in the Six Nations.
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Jackman's Slam delight tinged with envy
Jackman's Slam delight tinged with envy
