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Ref mic picks up Peter O'Mahony's choice remarks for Sam Cane
By Ian Cameron
Ireland back row Peter O’Mahony has never been one to shy away from the more combative side of the sport. Just ask Sam Cane.
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Some six years after their first victory over the mighty All Blacks, Ireland dominated a Test to walk away with a series saving 23-12 win and a historic first victory against the men in black on New Zealand soil.
O’Mahony was at the heart of it of course. Indeed, the Munsterman is never far from the face-to-face stuff when he takes the field, and the second Test in Dunedin was no different, with the blindside literally in the faces of the All Blacks over the 80 minutes.
A few particular choice words for All Blacks back-row Cane were picked up by referee Jaco Peyper’s mic.
POM when Sam Cane tries to put his hands on the decks#NZLvIRE #IrishRugby pic.twitter.com/m4HoPhzUGZ
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“Who do you think you are? You’re a shit Richie McCaw pal,” O’Mahony is reported to have told the Chiefs’ veteran.
Given McCaw is arguably the greatest player to ever pull on a pair of rugby boots, it’s hardly the worst thing you could say to a [professional rugby player.
It may however be a little close to the bone for Cane, who has never quite won over the wider New Zealand public or at least not quite convinced as McCaw’s heir apparent on the openside. Frequent headlines decry his continued selection when fit for the All Blacks.
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McCaw has been a hard act to follow and the comment will doubt be water off the duck’s back for the veteran of 79 All Blacks Tests.
Whether you’re a fan of sledging or not, O’Mahony certainly shone for Ireland, an eye-cathing 50:22 on the hoof the pick of the highlights from the 32-year-old.
Drink it in.
50:22. Peter O'Mahony. Big. Moments. Player.#NZLvIRL pic.twitter.com/Izj4iBAeKg
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He backed up an equally impressive first Test last week in Auckland even if on that occasion the scoreline was drastically different for the Irish.
This is reflective of my view of the Irish male - they think they can drink, they think they can sing and they think they can fight… but in reality they are shite at all three. And according to the lovely Irish lasses I have been with you can throw in that they are shite at loving…
much to do about nothing...part of the game...period.
Calm down lads, this happens constantly, in most sports, with all teams, it just so happens that this stinger was caught on the mic.
Besides, What was O'Mahony responding to? That wasn't picked up, but this "sledge" was a response to something
O’Mahony like O'Gara before him is a month, happy to sledge when he is being evaluated but the support of others. When this guy players in his normal team (Muster) he is bang average.
Sorry to read that. Can’t be a very person for him to say that
I don't like sledging.....however Peter O'Mahony is the dogs bollix, so I'm a bit conflicted
OI All Black fans PUT THE BLACK BACK INTO YOUR HEARTS . They are thdmoat loved team outside your country ... Jealousy turns people nasty All Blacks are just fine . Karin All Black SA
Tomorrow, Sam Cane can improve, tomorrow, O’Mahony will still be just an foul-mouthed Irish guttersnipe...
First and foremost foster needs to be sacked instantly no questions asked,and cane set the tone for us with his first missed tackles which lead to irelands first try and that set them up and they ran rampant,cane was blown off the park all night,cody shouldn't be in match 23 either,taukeiaho should be the starter with aumua or coles on bench,fosters gameplans,and substitutes between the cards was a shocker with our best player off,last week joe coached and we played awesome so foster needs to be sacked now,foster quick to blame the players but its himself who is creating our worst history since hes been at the helm
Tom Foley for Irelands man of the match without a doubt. His contribution was huuuuge and not at all suspicious.