Peter O'Mahony: There's going to be loads of Ireland players stepping into my position

O’Mahony came off the bench to a standing ovation from the 30,000 Irish supporters who had invaded the Italian capital on Saturday.

IN GOOD HANDS: Ireland's Peter O'Mahony celebrates winning the match. Pic: ©INPHO/Matteo Ciambelli.

Peter O’Mahony will retire to the stands as an Ireland supporter secure in his belief that the future of Irish rugby is in good hands.

The dream ending did not come in terms of celebrating a third Grand Slam in his storied 114-Test Ireland career, nor even a trophy lift as France reclaimed the Guinness Six Nations crown for the first time since 2022.