Duffy pays tribute to Brighton as he recovers from injury to line out for Ireland

One of Shane Duffy’s first thoughts after emerging “knackered” but alright from the 90 minutes in Tbilisi was to pay tribute to Brighton for not standing in the way of his international commitments despite their initial fears that his calf injury would be of a much longer duration.

“They’ve been brilliant, I must say that, just thanks to them,” said the Derry man.