Glynn: Ireland’s physical presence superior

LEIGHTON GLYNN has no fear of an aggressive retort from the Australians tomorrow night as he claims the Ireland team are bigger than the host country.

The Wicklow footballer, who again showed his acumen in the hybrid game last Friday, is one of the smallest players in Anthony Tohill’s panel. However, he insists Ireland have a superior physical presence and are prepared for all eventualities in the Metricon Stadium.

“If you look at the game gone by, we were probably more physical than they were,” recalled Glynn. “If you lined the teams out on the field we’re probably as big if not bigger than them. Ten weeks ago, we started to put the work in with (Mike) McGurn and (Kieran) McGeeney so we’re prepared for it — taking hits and not reacting and giving hits and not reacting.”