DONAL LENIHAN: Irish must kick well to win well

Ireland must start well for so many reasons

DONAL LENIHAN: Irish must kick well to win well

1. Half-back supremacy

Is Paddy Jackson ready to take the giant leap to international rugby? I have my doubts but sincerely hope I am wrong. The biggest challenge facing the young Ulster man tomorrow is his ability to direct and manage a game at this level. With Ulster he is surrounded by a comfort blanket with Ruan Pienaar the primary decision maker on one shoulder and the experienced Paddy Wallace on the other.

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