Training camp vindicated, says O’Sullivan

IRELAND coach Eddie O’Sullivan hopes Saturday’s victory over South Africa has silenced criticism of the controversial training regime imposed on his Test stars.

The 10-week pre-season fitness training block was introduced by the IRFU to ensure their Triple Crown winners were in the best shape for this season’s internationals.

The provinces reacted angrily to the move and voiced their frustration at being denied access to their players for the opening games of the season.