Jacques Nienaber: Ireland setback will make Sam Prendergast stronger

The Ireland out half is in a major battle with Harry Byrne to start this weekend’s Investec Champions Cup round of 16 tie at home to Edinburgh. 

SAM'S THE MAN? Sam Prendergast arrives for Leinster training this week. Pic: INPHO/Gavin Cullen

Jacques Nienaber believes his Leinster out-half Sam Prendergast will emerge all the stronger for his recent disappointments with Ireland.

The Dubliner started Ireland’s opening two matches of the Six Nations, against France and Italy, before Andy Farrell turned to Jack Crowley for the impressive defeat of England in Twickenham and the Munster stayed in situ from there to the end.