Ireland's Rory Best, talking to of the Irish Independent, looks ahead to Ireland's poignant game against the USA on September 11.
"Rory Best has revealed that the Irish squad have already discussed the emotional impact of staging their match against the USA on September 11.
Ireland open their World Cup campaign against Eddie O'Sullivan's Eagles on the 10th anniversary of the tragic events of 2001 in New York and the hooker believes the opponents will be intent on commemorating those who suffered by putting in a performance in New Zealand.
With their former coach and keen psychologist O'Sullivan in charge, Best and his colleagues know that the coach will use the significance of the day to get a performance out of his team, who will be massive underdogs."
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