Andrew Goodman: Ireland can go 'really deep' at World Cup

CATCHING UP: Samoa assistant coach Andrew Goodman, right, with Ireland players, James Lowe, left, and Jamison Gibson-Park before the Rugby World Cup warm-up match in Bayonne. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Ireland are genuine contenders to lift the Rugby World Cup and will "go really deep" in the competition, according to Samoa and Leinster assistant coach Andrew Goodman.

Andy Farrell is bidding to take Ireland beyond the quarter-finals of the tournament for the first time on the back of leading his side to the top of the global rankings.