The Leinster hooker reflects on his milestone week in the Ireland camp.
Monday: Andy Farrell puts the Ireland team to play Fiji on a board, announcing the plans to his players earlier than usual. Uncapped Leinster hooker Gus McCarthy sees his name in the starting 15.
Thursday: Captain Caelan Doris presents McCarthy with his first Ireland jersey at the Shelbourne hotel. I wouldn’t say I am an emotional kind of guy, but just hearing the anthem and singing it brought out the emotions. “I was pretty emotional just because it’s always been a dream of mine growing up. I’ve always come to the games and sang the anthems. It was just a really, really proud moment, not only for myself, but more thinking of my family and the journey to get to there. It was just a really, really proud moment for me and my family.
McCarthy is presented with his first cap by IRFU President Declan Madden. Ben Brady / INPHO Ben Brady / INPHO / INPHOAgainst Fiji McCarthy overcame some early lineout frustrations to deliver an accomplished performance, with his ability to join the Ireland attack a notable positive. Cormac Izuchukwu and Gus McCarthy with their first Ireland caps. Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO
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