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Peter O'Mahony takes swipe at Scotland on Irish TV
By Ian Cameron
Ireland flanker Peter O’Mahony fired some parting shots at Scotland on Irish television following his side’s dominant win over their Pool B rivals.
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O’Mahony, celebrating his 100th cap for Ireland, found himself at the centre of several fiery altercations with Scotland players.
The match, which had been highly anticipated due to Scotland’s claims of having figured out how to challenge the world’s top-ranked team, lived up to its billing in terms of intensity.
Early in the second half, tensions flared when Ireland’s Johnny Sexton was tripped by Scotland’s replacement player, Ollie Smith. O’Mahony, known for his unwavering commitment on the field, was quick to react, leading to a heated exchange between the two sides.
Despite the heated moments, Ireland emerged victorious with a scoreline of 36-14, securing their place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.
O’Mahony’s remarkable performance on his milestone 100th cap did not go unnoticed.
In a pitch side interview he didn’t spare Scotland, taking the opportunity to have a dig at his opponent’s apparent talk in the press before the game.
“It’s part and parcel of rugby [the altercation], it’s a physical game.
‘They were in the press beforehand saying they were going to knock us off and end our streak, how they figured us out and worked us out.
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“I don’t think they did to be honest with you.”
🗣 "I thought I was going to be all over the place with nerves.
🗣 "I consider myself very lucky. The clubs, schools and province I've been involved in.
🗣 "Scotland had said they had figured us out. I don't think they did tonight.
– Peter O'Mahony ☘️#IREvSCO #RWC2023 pic.twitter.com/ledLpj0N50
— Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) October 7, 2023
Loosehead Andrew Porter lauded O’Mahony’s contribution, stating, “Obviously Pete’s one of the most respected players to have worn the Irish jersey and it was an honour to share the field with him today. He’s the lifeblood of this team. He and his family will be incredibly proud of him, and it was incredible for us to make the day special for him.”
Classy humble and modest team this Irish lot aye? Must be that private schooling that drummed the entitlement out of them. 😂
“You’re just a shit Richie McCaw” is still Pete’s best sledge.
Big Pete is a winner.
Cheated his way to 100 caps! When he is reffed properly, he becomes irrelevant as does the Irish team. Opposition coaches need to emphasise their tactics to referees in their pre-game meeting so that their breakdown manipulation is properly punished, their illegal scrummaging is corrected and their blocking of would be tacklers penalised.
Sexton and O’Mahoney are both grubs. One is moderately talented, the other a plodder. Both are disrespectful to players and officials alike. The game will be a lot better once they’ve both buggered off.
I think Sexton and O’Mahony have been guilty of sledging and getting involved with on field banter with opponents during their time. Just saying it as I see it.
Thought the ref. got it dead right
He punished the sly, niggly & unnecessary trip on Sexton. That understandably annoyed Sexton, but the ref. realised whose action had started it.
what an odd comment to make, especially for someone with his record. For heavens sake, show some balance
O’Mahony is one of those
Players you’d never notice if he didn’t get involved in the arguments. He’s neither good nor bad. Comes across as a knob. 100 games of mediocrity.
Where’s the swipe? Scotland got battered, clearly, they haven’t worked them out. No side has yet. So where’s the swipe or any controversy?