Birrell looks to Johnston to upset the Aussies
Johnston is one of three Australian-born players in the Ireland team which dumbfounded the tournament by reaching the second round of the Super Eights after beating Pakistan.
“What I look for most in a player is attitude. Obviously, talent is important, but I need to know that if we get into a scrap they’re there for you. Trent brought that,” said South African Birrell who steps down as coach after the World Cup. “He’s a fighter on the field. He leads on the field and he leads off the field. He leads in training. The guys needed to be pushed. You don’t get any glory without hard work. And we needed the hard work.”
