Irishman Cormac Daly played an important role for the Reds in their dramatic Super Rugby victory over the Chiefs on Saturday morning Irish time.
A former Ireland U20 international, Daly moved down under to join Australian club side Randwick last year, before signing with Super Rugby franchise the Reds in the off-season.
The Kilcock man has appeared in all three of the Reds' opening games this season but Saturday's victory was an especially memorable one.
Last season's Super Rugby playoffs saw the Reds eliminated at the quarter-final phase by eventual runners-up the Chiefs, so there was an element of revenge in the air when the two sides faced off in Brisbane on Saturday.
An outstanding performance saw the Reds clinch a 25-19 victory to move into the top three in the standings in the early stages of the season.
After appearing off the bench in the closing stages, Daly was interviewed by Super Rugby post-match.
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Irishman Cormac Daly on cloud nine after Reds' Super Rugby triumph against Chiefs
"Unbelievable craic, I'm so happy"
Proud Irishman Cormac Daly could not hide his delight post-match after his @Reds_Rugby defeated Chiefs. #SuperRugbyPacific pic.twitter.com/VNqYvBBWeU— Super Rugby Pacific (@SuperRugby) March 9, 2024
Safe to say the Irishman was absolutely buzzing, saying that he could not wait to enjoy a few celebratory drinks with his teammates:
I can't wait to go and have a few beers with the lads. That's what it's about, get around the boys there. It's a special day.
You don't get wins like this often so we just have to soak it in. It's unbelievable - I'm so happy that I got out!
Daly came up through the youth ranks at Leinster and played alongside the likes of Ronan Kelleher with the Ireland U20s in 2018.
Even though it will be 2:45am in Brisbane by the time Ireland's massive Six Nations clash with England kicks off on Saturday afternoon, Daly said that he would power through and enjoy cheering on some old friends from afar - perhaps over a pint of Guinness or two:
I think I might have to. It's a big one, obviously, back home, a massive game.
I know a couple of lads on the team as well so I'll be up watching it. Hopefully it'll be another win to top that.
But yeah, unbelievable. My head's blown now - it's unbelievable craic, I'm so happy. Special, special day.
Next up for the Reds and Cormac Daly in Super Rugby is a trip to Melbourne to face the Rebels. Kick-off is at 8:35am Irish time on Friday morning, and Irish rugby fans will hope that Daly can push to win a place in the starting XV in the coming weeks.
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