Ex-stars Stephen Ferris and Alan Quinlan fret on Ireland physicality

Ahead of Ireland’s Rugby World Cup campaign, which will kick-off against Canada next Saturday, former international flankers Stephen Ferris and Alan Quinlan have raised concerns about the lack of physicality in Joe Schmidt’s side.

Speaking at a Q&A session at Dtwo on Dublin’s Harcourt St, hosted by sports website www.BenchWarmers.ie, Ferris felt that the power of the Irish pack paled in comparison to the one South Africa have at their disposal.

“I think after the performance against England there, that we aren’t [big enough]. I think we’re lacking physicality,” the former Ulster back row said.