Splaine playing down chances as Ireland seek win no.5

Ireland’s show jumping team manager Robert Splaine is not expecting an easy ride today when his charges line out in the Swedish Nations Cup in Falsterbo.

Victory number five of the season is the aim, but manager Splaine is anything if not perspicacious, opting for a measured approach when gauging Ireland’s chances.

“It will be a tough ask. Sweden are fielding a Super League team, while the Danes and Germans are also strong,” said the Corkman yesterday.