Rob Kearney: We need to keep expectations on even keel

Leinster ace claims Ireland were ‘lucky’ to win back-to-back Six Nations on points difference

Rob Kearney has moved to dampen expectations ahead of the World Cup by telling the Irish public: ‘Just because we have won back-to-back Six Nations titles doesn’t mean we are the best team in the world’.

Ireland’s stunning progress since Joe Schmidt’s appointment two years ago means many are tipping his side to make history and lift the William Webb Ellis trophy at Twickenham on October 31.