Determined Flannery focused on winning World Cup fitness race

IRELAND hooker Jerry Flannery last night expressed confidence he will win his injury battle ahead of the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

The Munster man, who has been sidelined with a series of hamstring and calf problems, joined Declan Kidney’s squad at a training camp at Carton House, Kildare last week.

Kidney’s 30-man selection will be announced the week ahead of Ireland’s match against England on August 27 and Flannery remains hopeful that he will be on the plane.