Shane Horgan: Ireland facing battle of nerves at Rugby World Cup

Ireland must conquer the “step-up in psychological pressure” to become genuine World Cup contenders, according to Shane Horgan.

Shane Horgan: Ireland facing battle of nerves at Rugby World Cup
Tue, 28 Apr, 2015 - 01:00
Nick Purewal

Former British and Irish Lions wing Horgan believes Joe Schmidt’s men “have the capacity” to win the autumn’s World Cup – but only if they hold their nerve.

The ex-Leinster and Ireland battering ram is confident back-to-back RBS Six Nations titles can hand head coach Schmidt’s men an edge in England.

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