Uruguay prove a tougher test for Ireland

Emerging Ireland 51 Uruguay 3

Sean Dougall (finger), Paddy Butler and JJ Hanrahan (both leg), Mick Kearney and Luke McGrath (both head) were all on the treatment table last night after coming up against a hugely-competitive Uruguay.

The South American side couldn’t match Ireland for skill, nor were they good enough to take much from the physical changes, but they tried their best. After romping to victory over Russia on day one, yesterday’s was another very good win but it was less impressive overall.