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Published 10:14 30 Apr 2018 BST
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"I loved his little flick pass, he practices it all the time. He's actually done it twice - which he won't be shy about telling you. He's a delightful bloody human being, he had a great game today, a really good game. "He got the position against two really good players who have had their moments throughout the season. I was chuffed for him. "He's a cheeky bugger as well."There was a touch of the Malcolm Marx and Dane Coles about the 24-year-old hooker in the match and, from those that have followed Connacht closely this season, at regular intervals. This was not just a flash in the pan. He has already bumped two very good players, in Tom McCartney and Dave Heffernan, out of the Connacht starting XV. Considering that he was up against Tracy and Sean Cronin, who both may tour with Ireland this summer, this was quite the calling card. Cronin and Rory Best are getting no younger so it may be worth bringing the Connacht No.2 to Oz this summer.
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