Keith Earls explains how much it would mean to him to be part of Ireland's World Cup squad after marking his 100th cap by coming off the bench to score a try.
Keith Earls has a "burning desire" to travel to the fourth World Cup of his career after celebrating his 100th Ireland cap with a stunning try.He then marked the occasion in style by coming off the bench to seal a"That's the reason I came back for pre-season; that's the reason I'm doing everything possible to stay fit," said Earls of possible World Cup selection.
The Munster wing went a year without international action due to injury issues before lining up against Italy at the start of the month but insists he did not return solely on sentimental grounds as he eyes a place on the plane to France. His Six Nations champions registered a 12th consecutive win by comfortably beating Steve Borthwick's England at the Aviva Stadium.The unassuming Earls, who added to scores from Bundee Aki, Garry Ringrose, James Lowe and Mack Hansen with his 36th Ireland try, felt a little uncomfortable in the spotlight and feared being left embarrassed as an unused replacement following the big build-up.
"It was the hardest thing I've ever done on Thursday trying to keep the tears out of my eyes around all of the lads."I'm delighted everything worked out perfectly and there's not a better bunch of lads to do it with."It was hell sitting on the bench though. It was nerve-wracking, thinking: 'Will he put me on? This will be very embarrassing after everything I've gone through.
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