Felipe Contepomi believes Leinster’s electric winger James Lowe will face stiff competition for a place in the Ireland team.
Lowe recently signed a new three-year contract with the Blues and is potentially just months away from becoming an Ireland international.
The 27-year-old will become eligible in November, and is sure to feature in Andy Farrell’s thinking, having scored 28 tries in just 43 games for Leinster.
The New Zealand-born ace has overcome concerns over the defensive side of his game and Leinster backs coach Contepomi says he is only getting better, but warned that Lowe won’t just walk into the Ireland team.
“Definitely he has big moments in every game because he is a player for big moments," Contepomi said.
“In terms of defence, he has been making a great effort to adapt to our system. It is hard when you come from a very ingrained system like in New Zealand.
"We are a different sort of defence. Yes, he found it challenging at the beginning but he made great, great progress and he is getting better.
“Apart from that, then it is up to Andy Farrell to assess if it is good or not, if it suits their game plan. There are a lot of very good wingers at work here in Ireland.”
