With four Six Nations titles in his locker, Rob Kearney 'must have some idea of what he is doing'

By any standards, Rob Kearney’s contribution to Ireland’s Six Nations success story has been remarkable.

Along with captain Rory Best, the full-back is one of two survivors of the Grand Slam-winning side of 2009 but Kearney stands apart having started every game of both campaigns and furthermore, all 20 of the Six Nations title runs in ’09, ’14, ’15 and ’18.

He will turn 32 this day next week and despite the critics who often question his selection in Joe Schmidt’s side, preferring more flamboyance in the number 15 jersey, the Ireland head coach believes Kearney, man of the match in the victory over Scotland in round four, still has plenty more to offer the national side.