Ireland 'well set up for World Cup'
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Ireland have given themselves the ideal platform for the World Cup by clinching the Six Nations title in dramatic fashion, says Brian O'Driscoll.
The ex-Ireland captain watched on television as Ireland
defeated Scotland 40-10 in Edinburgh
, in so doing beating England on points difference.
"It sets us up really well for the World Cup," said O'Driscoll, who retired last year.
He said even the
defeat by Wales
"might prove to be a blessing in disguise".
Losing to Wales in their previous outing meant the Grand Slam was not a possibility for…
The ex-Ireland captain watched on television as Ireland
defeated Scotland 40-10 in Edinburgh
, in so doing beating England on points difference.
"It sets us up really well for the World Cup," said O'Driscoll, who retired last year.
He said even the
defeat by Wales
"might prove to be a blessing in disguise".
Losing to Wales in their previous outing meant the Grand Slam was not a possibility for…
