George Gregan: Ireland must follow Cam Smyth's example

BREAKTHROUGH: George Gregan believes compatriot Smith’s breakthrough major victory at St Andrews during the summer can be the sort of performance Ireland should try to emulate if they are finally to reach a semi-final

World Cup winner George Gregan believes Ireland must follow Open champion Cam Smith’s example and find the belief that they can reach their objective of winning a quarter-final for the first time at France 2023.

Ireland face Australia on Saturday night in the final Test of their Autumn Nations Series looking to round off the year in style ahead of a World Cup year with the big kick-off only 10 months away.