Not only did Eddie O’Sullivan’s side have to contend with an abrasive and physically charged home side, they also had to deal with the 35 degree heat and stifling humidity.
But each challenge was met with a firm answer by the Irish and as a pointer towards what exactly this extended squad are made of, it was extremely positive.
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