The Haggard Badger’s value to Ireland highlighted ahead of milestone match

The Munster man will become only the 10th Irishman to earn 100 caps this weekend. 

TON UP: Ireland’s Peter O’Mahony is close to a milestone moment (Brian Lawless/PA)

Iain Henderson revealed Test centurion Peter O’Mahony has been dubbed the “Haggard Badger” by his Ireland team-mates.

O’Mahony will become only the 10th Irishman to earn 100 caps after being selected to start Saturday’s crucial Rugby World Cup clash with Scotland in Paris.