Underwood reckons Ireland will go all the way thanks to Andy Farrell's coaching.
England rugby legend Rory Underwood believes Ireland will win the World Cup with Andy Farrells coaching key to their recent success.
Speaking to bettingsites.co.uk he said: "They've always been a very good side, but they've just never managed to put it together for the four/five/six weeks of a tournament. I think that's changed. The way Andy Farrell has coached the side, I think Ireland are much more prepared to take on that grind of playing through a World Cup and I'm looking forward to seeing how they get on.
"France and Ireland were my favourites leading up into the World Cup. Ireland obviously number one in the world and France being the home team obviously helps.”
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