Retired back-rower Alan Quinlan has revealed his “surprise” about last year’s Eben Etzebeth controversy leading into the two-match series between the Springboks and Ireland.
The veteran South African lock ignited a firestorm when he accused Ireland of arrogance during the procession of handshakes that followed the 2023 Rugby World Cup pool match between the sides.
Andy Farrell’s team took the victory that September night in Paris, and it was several months later when Etzebeth accused the Irish of arrogance due to what happened following full-time.
He claimed that about half of the Irish matchday 23 that he shook hands with post-game
