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

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. 

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