New star Sam Prendergast compared to Johnny Sexton and tipped for greatness

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New star Sam Prendergast compared to Johnny Sexton and tipped for greatness
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Felipe Contepomi knows a good out-half when he sees one, and he sees one in Prendergast - while the 21-year-old's colleague Thomas Clarkson sees a fiery, competitive side in him that reminds him of a certain former Ireland out-half

Felipe Contepomi knows a good out-half when he sees one - and Argentina's head coach believe's Sam Prendergast is heading for greatness after his Ireland debut.

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