Lawrence Dallaglio backs Ireland for semi-finals at least

Lawrence Dallaglio has backed Ireland to reach the World Cup semi-finals at the very least.

England legend Dallaglio says he has been hugely impressed by Ireland’s progress since Joe Schmidt took charge and believes the New Zealander’s tactical nous is the best of any coach at the tournament.

And in a thorough endorsement of Ireland under Schmidt, Dallaglio says they have one of the best packs in the game and the perfect half-back pairing in Conor Murray and Jonny Sexton.