O’Sullivan defends ‘skilful’ O’Gara

Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan has today leapt to the defence of fly-half Ronan O’Gara as his side prepare to take on Australia in Perth on Saturday.

The Munster man was blamed for the defensive lapses that ultimately cost Ireland the second Test against New Zealand, when All Blacks fly-half Luke McAlister brushed the lighter Irishman aside in a five-metre charge for the line.