Eire’s gamers are way more aware of enjoying within the nation than would have beforehand been the case due to the United Rugby Championship [URC].
Irish provinces make at the least one journey the southern hemisphere every season due to the Sharks, Lions, Stormers and Bulls becoming a member of their home league in 2021.
O’Mahony, nevertheless, says that these fixtures can’t be in comparison with the Check enviornment.
“It helps you’ve got been within the stadium earlier than however worldwide rugby is totally different to URC, there isn’t any level in saying in any other case,” he added.
“It is a totally different animal, a distinct depth. You are going to have a distinct kind crowd.
“It is a large event for South Africa, coming again right here for the primary time since successful the World Cup, first Check again right here. I believe it will be an unbelievable environment for everybody.”
Eire have gained the previous three conferences between the perimeters, twice in Dublin and, most lately, in Paris ultimately yr’s World Cup.
Regardless of their pool stage loss on the Stade de France, the Springboks would go on to win that event, lifting the Webb Ellis trophy for the second time in succession.
There was some change for South Africa within the ensuing 9 months, most notably within the teaching field.
Former Japan assistant Tony Brown and O’Mahony’s outdated Munster coach Jerry Flannery had been victorious of their first sport on Rassie Erasmus’ ticket in opposition to Wales final month.
However O’Mahony remains to be anticipating a Springbok facet that can play to their conventional strengths.
“We actually had a have a look at what they did in opposition to Wales,” he stated.
“They’re just one Check in so it is arduous to foretell what’s coming however I do not assume they will go away from what they’re extremely, extremely good at.
“They’re world champions for a purpose and that base for his or her sport is not going to alter.
“I am certain there will be some new issues and issues they will throw in, curveballs, however that is Check rugby and what it’s a must to adapt to.”
