Joe Schmidt backs Larmour and Conway to handle slippery conditions in Rugby World Cup opener

Jordan Larmour and Andrew Conway have been backed to counter Scotland’s kicking attack in Sunday’s crucial Rugby World Cup Pool A clash after Ireland decided not to risk Rob Kearney and Keith Earls.

Grand Slam winner Larmour, 22, will make his World Cup debut at the Yokohama International Stadium on Sunday as Ireland’s starting full-back, with Conway making his tournament bow on the right wing after head coach Joe Schmidt named his matchday squad to the face their Six Nations rivals this morning.