Keith Earls confident of winning fitness race for New Zealand showdown

The Munster is looking to ramp up his recovery from a hamstring problem as Ireland insist they are still selecting from a full squad for Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final

SIT IT OUT: Keith Earls of Ireland before the 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match against Scotland. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Keith Earls is looking to ramp up his recovery from a hamstring problem as Ireland insist they are still selecting from a full squad for Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand.

Test centurion Earls, who started the opening pool game against Romania but has not been involved since, was unable to take part in Ireland’s pre-game warm-up before last Saturday’s Pool B finale win against Scotland having sat out with a hamstring issue.