Ronan O'Gara: Altitude no excuse for biggest Ireland disappointment in a long time

Ronan O'Gara insists Ireland can't blame altitude for last Saturday's second Test defeat by South Africa. And fears the comeback victory will prove a pivotal confidence boost for the Springboks.

Having experienced playing in those conditions during his career, O'Gara feels attitude rather than altitude was the key factor in Ireland's late collapse in Johannesburg, with a winning position in their grasp.