Ronan O'Gara: Why Ireland’s No 10 dilemma matters ahead of Springboks test and Six Nations

Ireland’s looming showdown with South Africa highlights how unresolved the out-half battle remains, with neither Crowley nor Prendergast fully convincing

SLIDING DOORS: Ireland's out halves Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley swap roles during the second half of last week's win over Australia at the Aviva Stadium. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

THIS ONE ain’t going to be an easy needle to thread. It isn’t even that I’m scribbling some thoughts in advance of Ireland’s team confirmation for Saturday’s key autumn test against the world champion Springboks.

Even with the team in hand, there are zero absolutes now in the debate over who has rightful ownership of Ireland’s ten jersey.