Prop Andrew Porter revealed that the entire Irish squad believes they will exorcise their Rugby World Cup demons in France this year.
Johnny Sexton marked his long-awaited comeback with two of 12 tries as Ireland launched their Rugby World Cup campaign by blitzing Romania in Bordeaux.
The Springboks could end the weekend as the No. 1-ranked rugby team in the world if they manage to beat Scotland on Sunday.
Flanker Peter O'Mahony has warned his fellow Ireland players that their world number one status has put a big target on their backs at the Rugby World Cup.
Flyhalf Johnny Sexton is back at the helm of Ireland for the opening Rugby World Cup match against Romania on Saturday.
2022 World Player of the Year Josh van der Flier believes his Ireland teammates have "long forgotten" about the accolade as they prepare for battle in France.