Q. How good does it feel to be back in the World Cup?
CRAIG ERVINE: Look, it's obviously fantastic. It's been a long time since we were back at a World Cup. The boys have worked extremely hard over the last couple months, obviously winning the qualifiers and then getting their preparations in before coming to Australia.
Everybody is very excited to be back here again. Some of the younger guys, it's their first time in Aus. Other guys it's probably fourth or fifth. But it never gets old. It's such an exciting event.
Q. Obviously going against Ireland to kick off the World Cup. How do you feel going into that game against Ireland?
CRAIG ERVINE: Look, we're feeling very confident. We've obviously played Ireland a lot. I think both teams know each other pretty well. It's always a pretty close contest whenever we do play Ireland, whether it's a neutral venue or at home in Zimbabwe or even across in Ireland. I think it'll be very, very exciting to watch.
But the boys are up for it. Hobart is a little bit on the chilly side, so Ireland are probably feeling more at home here than we are, but everybody is very excited to get going tomorrow.
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