The IRFU currently has 214 clubs and 254 schools catering for a total playing population of around 79,000 people. Tonight's debate is focused on the professional game of rugby in Connacht. This must be supported. Perhaps we are not getting the full story. There was a rumour that a particular international competition was looking for only three teams from Ireland and the easy way out was to go the current route. I support the motion and plead with the IRFU to continue to support rugby in Connacht. I have no doubt that if it does so it will be richly rewarded at international level in the future.