Ireland captain Tadhg Furlong expects wounded Australia to come out ‘all guns blazing’
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Stand-in Ireland rugby captain Tadhg Furlong expects wounded Australia rugby to arrive in Dublin “all guns blazing” following their historic humiliation at the hands of Italy. I’m sure they’ll be coming all guns blazing next week.” British and Irish Lion Furlong became the 109th man to skipper Ireland, in the absence of injured fly-half Johnny Sexton. “There’s stuff added to your prep that’s just a little bit different but I’ve enjoyed it,” Furlong said of the experience of leading his country. Robbie Henshaw suffered a recurrence of a hamstring issue and left the field inside five minutes, while Joey Carbery, who was floored by the red-carded Tuisue, and Jimmy O’Brien must satisfy head injury protocols.
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