Ross Byrne says his dramatic match-winning penalty against Australia is the highlight of his Ireland career after he capped “one of the most bizarre weeks” by returning from the international wilderness with a bang.
Fly-half Byrne was left out of Andy Farrell’s initial autumn squad and was still behind Johnny Sexton and Jack Crowley in the pecking order having been called up on Monday as injury cover for Joey Carbery.
The 27-year-old had not featured for his country since March 2021 but found himself elevated to the bench for Saturday evening’s 13-10 win over the Wallabies due to a late calf problem suffered by captain Sexton.
