O'Driscoll: Ronan will fight back

Brian O'Driscoll expects his long-time Ireland team-mate Ronan O'Gara to bounce back from being dropped for Saturday's clash with South Africa.

Wed, 25 Nov, 2009 - 08:36

Brian O'Driscoll expects his long-time Ireland team-mate Ronan O'Gara to bounce back from being dropped for Saturday's clash with South Africa.

It is the first time O'Gara has been axed for a Test against major opposition since 2003, when David Humphreys started the World Cup pool showdown with Argentina.

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