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Rob Kearney relishing the fight for full back

Rob Kearney looks set to earn his 73rd cap against Scotland at Murrayfield at the weekend, but knows...
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3:04 PM - 30 Jan 2017



Rob Kearney relishing the figh...

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Rob Kearney relishing the fight for full back

TodayFM
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3:04 PM - 30 Jan 2017



Rob Kearney looks set to earn his 73rd cap against Scotland at Murrayfield at the weekend, but knows he cannot afford to relax.  Entering his ninth Six Nations campaign the Louth full back is happy to see increased competition for places in Joe Schmidt's squad.

Since returning from an ankle injury Kearney has struggled to wrangle the Leinster number 15 shirt from Isa Nacewa. Simon Zebo andTiernan O'Halloran are also options for the Ireland full back slot. While Jared Payne could be deployed there when he returns from injury. Kearney says fighting for his place is nothing new.

 

Many fans are hoping there will be a Grand Slam decider between Ireland and England in Dublin over the  St Patrick's weekend.

Irish coach Joe Schmidt admitted he is looking for a top two finish at last week's Six Nations launch in London.  Rob Kearney says his message to the players is very different.



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