O’Driscoll: we won’t capitulate

HISTORY won’t intimidate Ireland in the second test against New Zealand at Eden Park on Saturday.

Thu, 15 Jun, 2006 - 01:00

Barry Coughlan, Auckland

As the visitors chase a first win over the All Blacks, it must be noted that the home side have an uncanny knack of putting first game nerves behind them.

In 1992, Ireland lost 24-21 in the first Test, and 6-59 in the second.

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