" Of course I'm thrilled, It's great to be getting the opporunity just to be on the bench and I'll enjoy that for the moment. What happens after that is a bonus."
O'Sullivan named nine replacements but can only use seven to preserve the game as a first class fixture. However it will allow him examine his options as the game progresses. The side underwent a very short training session this morning as they were intending to return to the Stadium in the evening to have a walk around under the lights.
Ireland Replacements. Shane Byrne, Marcus Horan, Leo Cullen, Eric Miller, Peter Stringer, Ronan O'Gara, Geordan Murphy, John O'Neill, John Kelly
