Madigan pleased to showcase talents ahead of World Cup

“One of my main roles as an out-half is to bring other players into the game, and I did my best to do that."

Ian Madigan hopes reiterating his ability to boss a Test match backline in Saturday’s 28-22 victory over Scotland can boost his World Cup selection claims.

The Ireland playmaker’s ability to feature at 10, 12 and even 15 could prove the key to his World Cup selection chances – at the expense potentially of a midfield stalwart like Gordon D’Arcy.