All Ireland will be hoping warrior Denise O’Sullivan survives friendly fire

Denise O’Sullivan in action for Ireland during the friendly against Colombia at Meakin Park in Brisbane. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

David Kelly

“Yeah, I mean, obviously, it gives you a bit of confidence that they’re trying to take you out of the game. Sometimes it’s tough to deal with, because you do have one or two players on your back. But that’s what it’s all about. It’s a high-level game, and I’ll be ready for it.”

This was Denise O’Sullivan speaking just eight days before what was destined to be the most storied occasion of an already glittering career, spanning more than a decade and more than 100 caps in her beloved green shirt.