Irish Rugby Coach Praises Eadestown’s Jimmy O’Brien

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Friday, 18 November 2022 15:54

By Ross Lindsay

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25 year old preparing to play Australia at the Aviva Stadium

Irish Rugby head coach Andy Farrell has heaped praise on Eadestown’s Jimmy O’Brien as he prepares to earn his third international cap in quick succession.

The 25 year old will line out on the wing against Australia at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow.

O’Brien made his debut from bench in the recent win over South Africa, and started at full back against Fiji.

The Irish coach says he has shown impressive composure.

➖ Team selection.
➖ Wallabies challenge.
➖ Jimmy O'Brien's composure.

Hear the Head Coach's pre-match thoughts ⬇️#TeamOfUs | #IREvAUS

— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) November 18, 2022

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