Cormac Izuchukwu was robbed of a debut Test try at the Aviva Stadium but otherwise it was a day to remember for the 24-year-old
Cormac Izuchukwu reflected on the rapid progress of recent months that culminated in a history-making afternoon against Fiji yesterday.
"Everyone in Tullamore has been so good to me because I'm never home that much. They're always reaching out to me with phone calls. "Obviously the second I left, I've not been home much but they've always supported me and it's really special." If he hadn't persevered, he might have been with Tullamore's footballers at Parnell Park on Saturday night, competing against Cuala in the Leinster club SFC semi-final.
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