'I'll bring my crash helmet' - O'Sullivan ahead of Trump clash

Judd Trump’s cue power and flair for a less-than-conventional pot is well-documented, and Ronnie O’Sullivan is only too aware of it.

The pair are set to meet in the Northern Ireland Open final on Sunday after respective last-four wins over Eden Sharav and Mark Selby.

And when discussing the threat posed by the left-handed Bristolian ahead of the their showpiece at Waterfront Hall, Belfast, the five-time world champion joked he will have to be on his guard as the balls fly around the cloth when his opponent has his hand on the table.

Judd has been crashing balls off the lampshade all week – it’s like attention all pockets when he gets going!”, said O’Sullivan. “They can go in from anywhere.

“I’ll bring my crash helmet in just in case a few fly off the table and hit me on the head!”

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