‘Delighted’ Ryan making every second count

John Ryan described his part in Ireland’s run to the Grand Slam as a “minor role” but that did not take away from the delight of lifting silverware. Now the Munster prop has a chance to play a major part in delivering a rare series win in the Southern Hemisphere.

The tighthead starts for Ireland in tomorrow’s opening Test against Australia in Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium as regular No3 Tadhg Furlong takes a back seat.

The Cork man is eager to make the most of a rare chance to make an impact from the first whistle.