I'm letting things settle down in my own head and trying to make sure that I'm doing whatever I can to make sure the guys representing Australia do the right thing and get the right result for us, he said. I'm not the first player to miss a Test match and I won't be the last. But I'm obviously pretty gutted because I know the role that I can play, and especially at a venue like this.
Andy Farrell has launched a strong defence of his decision to select Sam Prendergast for Saturday's clash with South Africa, dismissing concerns over the Leinster out-half's defence.