Best expects testing opener

Rory Best has warned Ireland they must contain the USA’s early onslaught in their World Cup opener on Sunday.

Tue, 06 Sep, 2011 - 10:53

Rory Best has warned Ireland they must contain the USA’s early onslaught in their World Cup opener on Sunday.

The Pool C clash falls on the same day as the 10th anniversary of September 11 and Best believes Eddie O’Sullivan’s side will feed off the emotion of the occasion.

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