It won't get easier for Exiles, warns Gold

London Irish coach Gary Gold believes his team have got “a tough hill to climb” in their quest for a European Challenge Cup quarter-final place.

It won't get easier for Exiles, warns Gold
Fri, 10 Dec, 2004 - 14:24

London Irish coach Gary Gold believes his team have got “a tough hill to climb” in their quest for a European Challenge Cup quarter-final place.

The Exiles must overturn a six-point deficit against Madejski Stadium visitors Pau on Sunday, after losing last weekend’s second round, first leg encounter 25-19.

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