Tohill: Round ball no bonus

IRISH boss Anthony Tohill believes that the Australians improved skills with the round ball means his squad no longer have a clear advantage ahead of tonight’s International Rules First Test in the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick

Tohill: Round ball no bonus
Sat, 23 Oct, 2010 - 01:00
International Rules Series first test: Ireland v Australia Tonight 7pm, Gaelic Grounds Fintan O’Toole

The Australian squad looked extremely comfortable playing with the round ball as they cruised to an emphatic 105-12 win over a UCC/CIT selection in a warm-up game in Páirc Uí Rinn on Wednesday night.

“The continued adaptation of the Australian players with the round ball is a worry for us.

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