Joe McCarthy and five other Leinster players were part of Ireland's successful pack against Australia, but McCarthy believes they could have performed better. With the return of RG Snyman, the selection for the European Champions Cup game at Bristol is likely to be tough, potentially leaving McCarthy or James Ryan on the bench.
Joe McCarthy, one of the six Leinster players who started in the pack for Ireland in the win over Australia, believes the Leinster contingent wasn't at their best. The team had previously defeated Argentina with the same starting pack. Despite a three-point win, McCarthy was unsatisfied, stating, 'We were a bit off, we thought there was a lot more in us.
' The team plans to welcome in Rabah Slimani and RG Snyman for the European Champions Cup action at Bristol, adding depth and strength to the pack. The selection process for the upcoming game is expected to be challenging, with both James Ryan and McCarthy potentially dropping to the bench
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