Following Ireland’s quarterfinal loss to New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup, Peter O’Mahony remained ambiguous about his future with the team.
The Munster backrow described the changing room as “probably the toughest” he had ever been in when Ireland accepted their defeat following the match.
After the tournament, O’Mahony honoured his longtime teammates Keith Earls and Johnny Sexton, who are retiring.
In the mixed zone, O’Mahony remarked, “It’s a tough dressing room, probably the toughest I have been in to be honest.”
However, there are worse things happening in the globe, as Andy Farrell mentioned. Over the course of the next 24 to 28 hours, we must comprehend it.
However, there are worse things happening in the globe, as Andy Farrell mentioned. Over the course of the next 24 to 28 hours, we must comprehend it.
According to O’Mahony, players like Sexton and Earls hanging up their boots marks “the end of an era.”
“Losing these guys in these conditions is difficult.
I’ve had a lot of time to spend with both Johnny and him.
“I think one or both of them was in most, if not all, of my caps. It’s difficult to lose guys like them; they’re major roles and characters for us, the best kind of individuals who always have your back—my dear friends.”
Although he acknowledges that it would be difficult to accept in the short term, O’Mahony is a strong believer in Ireland’s younger players’ ability to’step up to the plate.’
“There’s a fantastic collection of young players there, as well as players who can step up who aren’t on the team or here. Without a doubt, this team will have improved Irish rugby going forward.
Together, we have accomplished a great deal over the last four years. Though we are unhappy with our performance tonight, we should be happy with where we left the jersey.
It’s an extremely difficult pill to take.
“Obviously we had plans to continue on for the next couple of weeks but I am proud of the lads and the way they have carried themselves.”
“I’m sure a lot of young kids who we’ve encouraged to play the game will find themselves in this situation in 15, 20, or even sooner.”There is no other way to describe it but as the end of an era. A number of veteran players are leaving the team.
O’Mahony (34) says he will reevaluate his own future at the end of the year.
“Let’s see.” Many of my pals won’t be returning, and it’s a difficult one to accept right now. My contract is valid until the end of the year, after which we shall discuss our next course of action.
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