That Cian Healy is set to play at his fourth World Cup this autumn is a testament to his resilience, as much as his enduring quality at the highest level.
Last weekend, he marked the occasion of drawing level with Rory Best as Ireland’s third all-time caps holder (124) with a try in the win over Italy.
Healy has never been a player who relishes the limelight, so perhaps it shouldn’t come as a surprise that he had to be reminded of his feat last Saturday.
Nevertheless, he was proud of the achievement, as he closes in on overtaking Ronan O’Gara on 128 caps and the record holder Brian O’Driscoll (133).
Injury-permitting, by the time Healy decides to hang up his boots, he could well have set a new record, especially as he confirmed that he intends to continue playing for Leinster and Ireland after the World Cup.
“Someone told me a day before the game, it is a nice thing,” Healy said with regard to playing his 124th game for Ireland last weekend.
“It is nice to have been in for that long and had that many opportunities in green. I absolutely love
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