VIDEO: Rob Kearney: Ireland unaffected by France’s ‘unnecessary noise’

Rob Kearney has brushed off French attempts to destabilise Ireland’s build-up to Sunday’s game.

Rob Kearney has brushed off French attempts to destabilise Ireland’s build-up to Sunday’s vital World Cup clash as “unnecessary noise”.

France have branded Ireland hot favourites for the Pool D decider, openly placed a target on fly-half Johnny Sexton’s back and admitted aiming to “unnerve” their opponents’ kicking game.