Comment: Gus McCarthy steals the show for Ireland as Sam Prendergast recovers from lucky break

Andy Farrell wore the grin of a cat who had just had the cream in the coaches box.

STOLE THE SHOW: Gus McCarthy is congratulated by team-mates Bundee Aki and Craig Casey after scoring their side's seventh try. Pic: Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Sam Prendergast wasn’t impressed earlier this week when it was put to him that physique might be a stumbling block on his road to Test stardom.

“A bit harsh,” said the young out-half. Twice.