For Andrew Porter, the worst of it came hours after the Connacht game last weekend. “Trying to go to sleep on Saturday night and … like, my ear was killing me,” said the Leinster and Ireland prop. Past experiences gave Porter what amounted to a “safety net” as he came off the bench five minutes before half-time. But down the line, you never know.”Porter’s place in the scrum has been of keen interest for a while now. So you're always in for a close encounter and a tough game knowing the players they have and they'll definitely be up for it.

Source: Irish Examiner January 08, 2026 13:10 UTC