O’Brien relishing Pocock battle

Sean O’Brien is refusing to concede the ground war to David Pocock when Ireland and Australia collide at Eden Park on Saturday morning.

Thu, 15 Sep, 2011 - 16:04

Sean O’Brien is refusing to concede the ground war to David Pocock when Ireland and Australia collide at Eden Park on Saturday morning.

O’Brien has been selected out of position at openside for the pivotal Pool C showdown after David Wallace was ruled out of the World Cup with a knee injury.

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