Hugh Farrelly assesses Ireland's options for the forthcoming Rugby World Cup in The Irish Independent.
"It's 153 days until Ireland kick off their World Cup 2011 campaign against the US in New Plymouth.
"An eternity for the Chilean miners (who were underground for 69) but for Ireland coach Declan Kidney, it does not seem that long. It will be on us before we know it and speculation on the composition of Kidney's 30-man squad has begun in earnest.
"Injuries cloud the issue; in an ideal scenario Jerry Flannery and Stephen Ferris would be fit and in fine fettle but given how their seasons have been ravaged by repeated setbacks, it does not look good for two of the world-class players at Kidney's disposal."
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