Ireland ready to rule world, says Jake White

The man who guided South Africa to World Cup glory believes Ireland are ready to lift the Webb Ellis Cup this time round.

Jake White, who coached the Springboks to their second crown in 2007 in France, suggests lack of squad depth has prevented Ireland progressing beyond the quarter-final stage at previous tournaments.

But with genuine back-up talent now available to Joe Schmidt, White can see Ireland mounting a serious bid to lift the title in Twickenham.