Rob Kearney doubtful for Italy clash after picking up injury in Romania game

Ireland full-back Rob Kearney remains a doubt for Sunday’s Pool D clash with Italy as he waits on scan results for a possible gluteal strain.

Rob Kearney doubtful for Italy clash after picking up injury in Romania game

Kearney came off the bench against Romania at Wembley on Sunday and scored a try four minutes later but injured himself in the process, jarring his glute and hip after he hit the turf knee first.

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