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Eddie O’Sullivan: Rugby World Cup feels like Italia ’90 – except hopefully this time we win

Ireland have proved they can handle the pressure of big occasions, but they will have to cross their fingers when it comes to injuries and potentially losing key players

Josh van der Flier of Ireland in action against England at the Aviva stadium in August. Picture: Getty

“It’s ok to have all your eggs in one basket as long as you can control what happens to the basket” – Elon Musk

There has never been more expectation on an Irish team, and those expectations are fully justified. Ranked Number 1 in world rugby for the past 14 months. Test series winners over New Zealand plus wins over South Africa and Australia. Grand Slam Champions, and now on a winning streak of 13 ...