O'Driscoll: Ireland can justify No.1 ranking at World Cup

Brian O'Driscoll believes Ireland can back up their World No.1 ranking by winning the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

O'Driscoll: Ireland can justify No.1 ranking at World Cup
Mon, 09 Sep, 2019 - 13:49
Ciarán Ó Raghallaigh

Brian O'Driscoll believes Ireland can back up their World No.1 ranking by winning the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

The 133-times capped centre says the ranking is 'nice' – but lifting the Webb Ellis Cup is the be all and end all for Joe Schmidt's men.

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