Kidney: We’ll keep feet on ground for Cup build-up

IRELAND may have confounded the bookmakers but their thoroughlydeserved victory over England in the RBS Six Nations finale came as no surprise to Declan Kidney.

As the Irish coach reflected on a campaign that ended more auspiciously than it began in Rome eight weeks ago, he said he was convinced all the hard work would pay-off.

After a mixed season, it was the perfect time to come good, although Kidney was largely unemotional as he put the win in perspective.