Wallace fit as a fiddle

Ireland flanker David Wallace is “delighted” with his fitness ahead of the forthcoming World Cup and is ready to a play a key role in his side’s bid for glory.

It has been close to six months since Wallace last pulled on the Irish shirt - his 37th Test cap came in the Six Nations win over Italy – and a chronic ankle injury has meant it has been a frustrating run-in to the finals in France for the 31-year-old.