Buoyant Irish bid to end 101 year hoodoo

THE strength of Irish rugby will be put to a severe test at Eden Park, Auckland tomorrow in the second clash with New Zealand.

Buoyant Irish bid to end  101 year hoodoo

This is the ultimate challenge, an opportunity to prove that this team of talent and ambition can finally break a 101-year hoodoo against the best side in the world.

They almost did that in Hamilton last week, but history shows you generally only get one crack at New Zealand. They don’t give second chances.

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