Irish Olympic stars back for intriguing German battle

An international summer of over 80 matches at each level tips off in earnest with perhaps the biggest of the challenge games, Olympic silver medalists Germany, coming to Pembroke tomorrow and Saturday.

It is the Germans’ first visit to Ireland since 2005 for the UCD pitch opening with 16 meetings between the nations taking place in Germany since then.

Now in the world’s top 10 for more than 18 months, it is a mark that Craig Fulton’s side is seen as a more attractive option to visit for elite countries and these two games will be followed by games against France and USA.