Peter O’Mahony says being booed by Scottish followers was “one of many largest compliments of my profession” after he helped Eire to a powerful Six Nations win at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Having been disregarded 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 monitor for a 3rd straight title.
And the 35-year-old was wholly unperturbed by the boos that greeted him as he exited the sector whereas being changed early within the second half.
“I do not know what it’s,” he advised 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 feel somebody stated I bought a reasonably savage boo after I got here off, probably one of many largest 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 Checks in November and stated he “liked” his return to the crew on Sunday because the Six Nations holders secured an eleventh straight win over Scotland.
“I am a damaged file saying it is an enormous honour to be picked for Eire, however I liked that at this time I’ve to say, liked it,” stated the previous Eire captain.
“I believed we had a very good first half, first 10-Quarter-hour we spoke about our begin. After the second half we felt like we have been throughout them so I loved that.”