Irish long way off top four, claims Kirwan

ITALIAN coach John Kirwan believes Ireland have it all to do if they want to break into rugby’s Elite Four at October’s World Cup in Australia.

Kirwan believes established forces New Zealand, England, Australia and France still have an edge in terms of experience and talent.

South Africa, he believes, have ground to make up, opening the door for Eddie O'Sullivan's men to be the dark horses Down Under.