The announcement comes less than twenty-four hours after young Rice was named as Ireland’s young player of the year which was either Ireland FA’s attempt at humour, designed to embarrass Rice or a massive administrative mistake. Either way, un-surprisingly Declan will not be in Dublin at the ceremony to collect the award on Sunday.
Declan will finally be rewarded today for switching countries after the England camp courted him for some time.
Well done Declan and good luck in your England career from everyone at Claret and Hugh.