Sam Prendergast Shines in Six Nations: Gibson-Park Praises Young Fly-Half's Composure

Jamison Gibson-Park commends Sam Prendergast's impressive performance in Ireland's Six Nations campaign, highlighting his composure under pressure.

Sam Prendergast has been making waves in the Six Nations, and his teammate Jamison Gibson-Park has nothing but praise for the young fly-half. Prendergast, who has started Ireland's opening two games, has shown remarkable composure and skill on the field.

Impressive Start At just 21 years old, Prendergast has already started in Ireland's victories over England and Scotland. His performance against the Scots, where he scored 12 points in his first away game for Ireland, has been particularly noteworthy. Gibson-Park, Ireland's scrum-half, has been impressed with how Prendergast has handled the intense scrutiny that comes with being a starting fly-half.

Gibson-Park's Perspective "He's been very good for someone of his age, he's been impressive, and he has taken everything in his stride," said Gibson-Park. "It is the nature of the best; being an Irish 10 you come under huge pressure, but he's handled it unbelievably well, and I'm happy for him."

Looking Ahead Gibson-Park also reflected on his own strong start to the tournament, which has helped Ireland secure maximum points so far. "Over the autumn, things were tricky, we didn't perform to our level, so I was looking forward to getting back in and righting a few wrongs that way," he added. The 32-year-old is enjoying his season with both Ireland and Leinster, and his drive to improve remains strong.

Future Prospects As Ireland prepares for their next game in Wales, all eyes will be on Prendergast to see if he can continue his stellar form. With the support of seasoned players like Gibson-Park, the young fly-half has a bright future ahead in international rugby.

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