Nick Timoney: It's good to be a part of history

The Ulster blindside is unlikely to be involved on the pitch in the final Test with head coach Andy Farrell highly likely to have stuck with the tried and trusted

Thu, 14 Jul, 2022 - 01:00

Simon Lewis, Wellington

The build-up to Saturday’s all-important third Test against the All Blacks escalated for Ireland today as the tourists came off a well-earned day off in the New Zealand capital and ramped up the intensity for the game of their lives.

Yet while the down day yesterday was a chance to relax and recharge for the starting Test team ahead of the potentially history-making series-deciding clash at Sky Stadium, for the players involved in Tuesday’s win over the Maori All Blacks the emphasis was very much on recovery.