Rugby-Ireland must relish top ranking in world rugby says Beirne

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Ireland v Scotland - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland - March 19, 2022 Ireland's Tadhg Beirne in action with Scotland's Ali Price REUTERS/Lorraine O'sullivan/File Photo

(Reuters) - Ireland must learn to embrace the expectation and scrutiny that comes with being the top ranked rugby team in the world, experienced forward Tadhg Beirne said on Tuesday.

Ireland will start this year’s Six Nations Championship leading the World Rugby rankings but have a difficult opener away to Wales at the Principality Stadium on Saturday.