"Joe's younger brother didn't back down against legendary Ireland out-half and all that aggression will be needed again against New Zealand in Chicago tomorrow"
"Andy Farrell first noticed Paddy McCarthy when he trained against the Ireland senior team as an U-20 two years ago. When you've a full-blown row with Johnny Sexton, you tend to leave an impression."
"Every season, the next generation of players are brought in to take on the senior ones in a live training session, and while in this case it wasn't supposed to be full contact, McCarthy went all in on Sexton and heard all about it."
Andy Farrell first noticed Paddy McCarthy when McCarthy trained against the Ireland senior team as an under-20 two years ago. McCarthy engaged in a full-blown row with Johnny Sexton during a live session and left a strong impression. Each season younger players are brought in to face senior players in live training, and the session in question was not meant to be full contact. McCarthy nevertheless went all in on Sexton and received a response. McCarthy's aggression and willingness to confront established players will be needed again as Ireland prepare to play New Zealand in Chicago tomorrow.
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