Peter O’Mahony warns Ireland now have target on their backs

The Corkman is well aware that this is the biggest stage of all 

FOCUSED: Peter O’Mahony during the Ireland rugby squad captain's run at the Stade de Bordeaux. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Peter O’Mahony believes Ireland’s pre-tournament performances have served as timely reminder that with a target on their backs, the world number one side will have to be at their very best to turn France 2023 into a success.

A week of media interaction with the Ireland camp has thrown up a singular theme, that Andy Farrell’s team need to hit the ground running when they open their Rugby World Cup campaign in Saturday afternoon’s opening World Cup match against Romania.