Bradley ups the ante for clash with NZ Maori

IRELAND A coach Michael Bradley has upped the ante ahead of tonight’s Churchill Cup clash with New Zealand Maori (8pm, Sky Sports 1) by revealing a number of his players are in the mix for World Cup selection.

Bradley has been in regular contact with Ireland head coach Eddie O’Sullivan on tour with the senior team in Argentina, to give updates on his squad’s progress.

O’Sullivan is considering a small group of the A team for the handful of places still available in his World Cup party, but Bradley insists they must deliver over the next two games to remain in contention.