Jamison Gibson-Park set for ‘massive challenge’ inhome from home

Gibson-Park might now be one of the world’s best halfbacks, but when he left the Shaky Isles following the 2016 Super Rugby season that was by no means the case.

FULL FOCUS: Ireland's Jamison Gibson-Park. Pic: Billy Stickland/Inpho

After failing to “get off the plane” in time for their series-opening loss in New Zealand four years ago, Jamison Gibson-Park believes Ireland can save their best to last on their three-week tour and beat the All Blacks on Saturday at Eden Park.

“Not just any team gets to run out on Eden Park,” said the feisty nine, who is back in Auckland 12 years after making his debut for the local Super Rugby franchise, the Blues.