Hugh Farrelly, writing in The Irish Independent, insists that Rob Kearney's selection on the wing for Leinster is 'no biggie' as Ireland's Six Nations defence approaches
"Leinster coach Michael Cheika has been rightly credited with bringing through an array of Irish talent since he took the reins five seasons ago, names that will buttress Ireland's World Cup assault in New Zealand in 2011.
"However, his selection for this weekend's Magners League clash with pace-setters Glasgow - presuming it goes ahead - is not ideal from Ireland's Six Nations point of view. Rob Kearney made his Ireland debut against Argentina in 2007 with the No 11 jersey on his back and was not capped in his best position of full-back until his fifth international appearance against Wales in the 2008 Six Nations.
"He guested on the left wing four more times for his country, but, since Ireland suited up for their Grand Slam drive last year, Kearney has been the man at 15 in a year that included a stunning three-Test show for the Lions. Indeed, you would not find too many quibblers if he was selected at fullback on a World XV."
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