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CONNACHT centre Tom Farrell says he is content to bide his time but hopes an Ireland call-up comes at some stage.
The 25-year-old’s career has rocketed since he was sprung from Bedford Blues almost two years ago to solve a mid-season injury crisis at the Sportsground.
“I haven’t heard anything and if it comes, it comes, but as of now there is nothing,” said Farrell, when asked if there had been any contact from the Irish management ahead of the autumn internationals.
Farrell, a former member of the Leinster academy, credits midfield partner Bundee Aki for helping him develop his game in Galway.
“He has been brilliant for me. When I first came I was prone to mistakes and sloppiness and he drilled that out with me and has driven me to higher standards and to be more accountable,” said the Dubliner.
“I’m reasonably happy with my form this season. I wanted to build on last season, keep stringing those performances together.”
Farrell acknowledges his move home has worked out as well as he could have dared hope after the SOS came from former Connacht coach Pat Lam. “It’s been brilliant for me. “I was lucky in the sense that Connacht had quite a few injuries two years ago and Pat Lam was good enough to bring me over.
“I got a call and I think one email and a few days later I was sitting on the bench in the Champions Cup. It was a quick turnaround.”