Cian Healy on the brink of caps milestone but hoping to avoid fuss and focus on Pumas

Healy’s ability “to show up” should not be underestimated given the serious injuries he has overcome to reach this landmark

HEADSTRONG: Cian Healy in the gym. Pic Credit: ©INPHO/Billy Stickland

For a man who considered the week of his 100th Test cap the worst of his career, Cian Healy will not be relishing his time in the spotlight at the Aviva Stadium on Friday night.

Yet recognition is what the loosehead prop is fully deserving of as he prepares to equal Brian O’Driscoll’s record of 132 caps as Ireland’s record appearance maker when Argentina come to town.