Friday 22 January, 2021
The Leinster player will be pushing hard for the left wing spot when Argentina come to town.
The captain expressed his satisfaction at shutting down the Fijians in the 53-0 win.
“I loved every minute of it,” said the 21-year-old.
There are plenty of reasons to be cheerful after the 53-0 win over Fiji in Limerick.
The Ulster winger ran in three tries while his wing colleague chipped in with a double.
Ireland scored early and often against their Pacific Island visitors at Thomond Park.
The Kildare native wants a spot in the Irish centre but will settle for a starring role out right against Fiji.
The Connacht lock will be hoping to build on a man-of-the-match outing against the Springboks last week.
The Ulsterman’s sights are also on the number 13 jersey for the crucial tie against Argentina next weekend.
The Ulster lock is grateful to be preparing for a game against a side outside the world’s top two.
