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Is Joey Carbery tough enough to again display his mercurial talent?
Munster outhalf has the physical capabilities, but mental challenge of being dropped is his biggest yet
Does Joey Carbery have the mental fortitude to return to being the player that earned Andy Farrell's trust? Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho
Gordon D'Arcy
Wed Jan 25 2023 - 05:00
Munster Rugby
Joey Carbery
Ireland Rugby
Andy Farrell
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