Rugby World Cup: Fans believe Ireland's biggest problem is getting out of 'group of death'

Joe Guiney (left) and Dave Whelan (right) breaking a sweat for the Irish team going to the World Cup at the International Rugby Experience in Limerick city. Picture: Brendan Gleeson

Rugby fans have high expectations that Ireland will secure a first-ever World Cup, but the road to victory in France is littered with landmines.

Fans at the International Rugby Experience in Limerick city acknowledged the stiff competition in a so-called “group of death” that includes reigning world champions South Africa, and in-form Scotland. Ireland’s first match, and their softest, is against minnows Romania next Saturday.