Kiss: We must shut down Cooper and Genia

Ireland defensive coach Les Kiss has singled out Australia’s half-back pairing of Well Genia and Quade Cooper as the key threats to his side in Saturday’s crucial World Cup Pool C game at Eden Park in Auckland.

The Queensland Reds duo have been grabbing headlines all over the world for their electric displays in the gold jersey of the Wallabies, and Kiss insists shutting down the pair is key to victory at the weekend.