Kearney can make the difference, claims Blanco

FRANCE legend Serge Blanco believes Ireland full-back Rob Kearney could be the key between the two sides at the Stade de France on Saturday, rating the 23-year-old as one of the best players in the world.

Kearney endured a horror day at the office against Italy at Croke Park last weekend, with this error leading to the visitors’ only try of the game just before half time.

But ex-Biarritz fullback Blanco – who won 93 caps for Les Blues over 18 years – is a huge admirer of the Louth native and is positive that he will bounce back for Ireland’s visit to Paris.