Simon Zebo backs Ireland to reach Rugby World Cup final

"We’ve got world-class players, great squad depth and a fantastic coaching team behind them. I’m all positive with regards to Ireland’s chances at this World Cup."

CONFIDENT CUSTOMER: Devin Toner and Simon Zebo pictured at the Grey Goose pub in Drogheda. Pic: Andres Poveda

Simon Zebo has backed Ireland to have learned the lessons of past failures and go all the way to the World Cup final in the coming weeks.

Andy Farrell’s squad kick off their campaign against Romania in Bordeaux on Saturday with sterner Pool B challenges to come against defending champions South Africa and Six Nations rivals Scotland as well as a potential quarter-final meeting with hosts France or New Zealand.