Peter O’Mahony says being booed by Scottish followers was “one of many greatest compliments of my profession” after he helped Eire to a powerful Six Nations win at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Having been ignored of the squad for Eire’s win over England, the Munster flanker returned to the Irish pack for a dominant victory in Edinburgh that retains Simon Easterby’s aspect on observe for a 3rd straight title.
And the 35-year-old was wholly unperturbed by the boos that greeted him as he exited the sphere whereas being changed early within the second half.
“I do not know what it’s,” he informed reporters on Sunday when requested why he relishes dealing with Scotland.
“It is aggressive. Look, we have had the Glasgow factor [with Munster] for a very long time. Each time it is a battle.
“I believe somebody mentioned I bought a reasonably savage boo after I got here off, doubtlessly one of many greatest compliments of my profession, in 111 Check matches, so thanks Murrayfield, I respect it.”
When requested if he heard the boos on the time, O’Mahony – who additionally thanked Scottish followers in an Instagram submit on Monday – added: “No, I did not, however I will take it.”
O’Mahony has been one of many chief protagonists in Eire and Scotland’s rivalry lately and was on the centre of a fiery World Cup encounter in Paris in 2023.
He didn’t begin any of Eire’s autumn Exams in November and mentioned he “beloved” his return to the staff on Sunday because the Six Nations holders secured an eleventh straight win over Scotland.
“I am a damaged document saying it is an enormous honour to be picked for Eire, however I beloved that right now I’ve to say, beloved it,” mentioned the previous Eire captain.
“I assumed we had a very good first half, first 10-Quarter-hour we spoke about our begin. After the second half we felt like we had been throughout them so I loved that.”
A battle-hardened Check centurion with 5 Six Nations titles to his identify, O’Mahony additionally knew higher than to large up Eire’s possibilities with three video games nonetheless remaining.
After visiting Wales on 22 February, Eire host pre-tournament favourites France in Dublin on 8 March earlier than ending the marketing campaign away to Italy per week later.
“After all we all know what’s at stake,” he mentioned.
“As I spoke about [earlier], you get forward of issues and one thing goes improper.
“We’ll have a night off and some days off, then again within the camp and we have an enormous lead into one other large recreation towards Wales.”
