World Cup action as Irish squad prepares for 'le crunch'

The Irish squad train in Malahide today as two Group Four World Cup qualifiers take place.

The top four teams have failed to beat each other so both Israel and Switzerland will be out for a definite result when they face off in Basel at 4:00pm. France and the Faroe Islands kick off at 8:00pm.

A total of 22 World Cup qualifiers are being played today. Amongst them Wales v England at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff and Northern Ireland take on Azerbaijan.

In Group Five, Scotland face the challenge of the Italians.