Rhys Ruddock is relishing another physical battle with Georgia after his starring role as a late-comer to Ireland's victory over South Africa.
The Leinster back-row learned he would start at openside flanker at breakfast last Saturday after Chris Henry suffered a severe migraine. Ruddock seized his chance, scoring his first Ireland try on his fourth appearance, and is now looking forward to taking on a pedigree Georgia pack.
"They want to get up, meet you head-on and win the physical battle," Ruddock said. "They've got some real threats on the ball who can punish you if you don't get your roles right.
"You have to meet it head-on in the early stages of the game, don't let them build confidence in their perceived strength and after that hopefully have some ways to work outside of those lines and try to create a bit of space elsewhere."
Ruddock was thrust into the starting line-up after some time on the periphery with Ireland and Leinster.
"It was a little bit of a shock getting the start but I was more than ready," added Ruddock, who is more often a blindside flanker.
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