Hugh Farrelly, writing for the Irish Independent, talks to a bullish Denis Leamy ahead of Scotland's clash with Ireland on Saturday.
"New Zealand - a country where rugby reputations are easily shattered and respect is hard to win.
Paul O'Connell has been down there a few times without ever managing to convince the Kiwis of the quality long evident to northern admirers. Jamie Heaslip was ready to confirm his status as one of the world's finest No 8s last year only to be dismissed - in every sense - as Ireland slumped to a record defeat.
And even Brian O'Driscoll (whose status as one of the finest centres to have ever donned togs is long since assured) still attracts mockery over the 'Speargate' farce on the 2005 Lions tour.
Then there is Denis Leamy. They are not good with names down there - unless you are an All Black -- but the Cashel man's performances over the course of three Tests in New Zealand have certainly registered."
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