O’Mahony learns lessons from best

It was only his second start in his fledgling Irish career, but Peter O’Mahony did not look out of place at Eden Park against Richie McCaw and Kieran Read.

It was a tough night for the Irish pack with O’Mahony and Co. having to make 123 tackles as wave after wave of All Black attacks pounded the Irish defence.

The Munster back-rower put in a solid shift and helped set up Ireland’s sole touchdown of the night when he gave an exquisite pass from the base of a ruck to Jonathan Sexton, who kicked ahead for Fergus McFadden’s breakaway try.