Australia v Ireland, Saturday, 11.05am Irish time:Brian O'Driscoll insists there will be no room for complacency when he comes up against the inexperienced Rob Horne as Ireland bring their season to a close against Australia in Brisbane.
Horne, who becomes the sixth different Wallaby to oppose O'Driscoll in his 10 tests against the Australians, spoke earlier in the week of his great respect for the man who he considers the benchmark number 13 in the game.
But, despite the Australian's high praise, O'Driscoll is adamant there is no chance of him underestimating his 20-year-old opponent at the Suncorp Stadium.
"He'll get the same respect I'd give to any opposing outside-centre," said O'Driscoll. "He's obviously played well this year and it's flattering to hear some nice things, but you don't fall into that trap at the same time.
"He's the new blood, and he's going to try to go out and prove his own point. Reputations don't count for a huge amount, when you get out in test match rugby it's all about that moment."
Ireland defence coach Les Kiss made comparisons between the two players, having worked with Horne previously as assistant coach at the New South Wales Waratahs.
"When I was with Ewen (McKenzie) at the Waratahs he brought Rob into the squad and blooded him as a youngster," said Kiss. "Based on his uninhibited approach to the game - he just goes for it 100 miles per hour - he's a guy that you have to finish your tackle on, because he fights hard to get through.
"He's a good off-loader through the line, defensively he's very strong - he has a good read in defence. There's a lot of similarities to Dricco (O'Driscoll); he can come out of the line and close down players as well.
"I know he looks up to Brian so it's a big challenge for him."
Opportunities for both men to test the other are likely to come early and often on Saturday night with both teams professing a desire to play an attacking brand of rugby.
Despite other concerns, Ireland have shown an ability to find points, and with Australian skipper Rocky Elsom talking an aggressive approach, a free-running contest is expected.
"I'd be surprised if the game doesn't open up a bit; that's how they generally play against us," he said. "I think because we both have similar styles, it's easier for that to happen.
"Except for a game in 2006, I haven't really played against Ireland in a game that hasn't been free flowing and attacking. It suits us too. We're under no illusions that our attacking game is when we're strongest, so we'll be looking to get into that."
Ireland coach Declan Kidney seemed inclined to agree with Elsom's prediction of an open and attacking clash, but stressed his side were willing to adjust and play however necessary to get the result.
"I think all players go into a game with a positive mindset to try to play, and then it depends on the quality of ball that becomes available to the attacking side," he said.
"I don't think it's any different to any other game. All 30 guys will go out and try to play and if there're spaces to play then do it - if not, I'm sure with the quality of players out there they'll recognise the way the game's going and adjust accordingly."