Ireland A coach Michael Bradley has warned England A they must be ruthless if they are to have any hope of toppling the New Zealand Maori in Saturday’s Churchill Cup final.

IRELAND A’S hopes of making the Churchill Cup final were left in tatters as the New Zealand Maori ran in seven tries in a one-sided contest at Sandy Park.

Ireland A 22 New Zealand Maori 50

Crusaders centre Rua Tipoki will lead the New Zealand Maori in their Churchill Cup defence this month.

New Zealand Maori 27 Ireland A 6