Peter O'Mahony insists Ireland will not allow yesterday's first Test defeat to South Africa dent their confidence, as they look to level the series next Saturday in Durban.
Peter O'Mahony insists Ireland will not allow yesterday's first Test defeat to South Africa dent their confidence, as they look to level the series next Saturday in Durban.
Scrum-half Craig Casey is almost certain to be ruled out after suffering a concussion, having been one of Ireland's leading performers, while hooker Dan Sheehan is also a major doubt after picking up a knee injury and departing at half time. "This team has a huge amount of character, don't get me wrong it's a tough place to come and play rugby but we have all the football," he said after yesterday's game in Pretoria.While 14 of South Africa's 27 points came in the final 15 minute of the game, O'Mahony echoed his head coach's belief that the game was won and lost in the first half.
"It was a hugely competitive Test match, intense, as you'd expect. But, we were off in a few areas," he added.
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