Kidney out to tame New Zealand 'tigers'

Declan Kidney believes Ireland will face the “Tiger Woods” of rugby in Saturday’s clash with New Zealand at Croke Park.

Kidney out to tame New Zealand 'tigers'
Thu, 13 Nov, 2008 - 08:27

Declan Kidney believes Ireland will face the “Tiger Woods” of rugby in Saturday’s clash with New Zealand at Croke Park.

The All Blacks suffered a major player exodus after last year’s World Cup with hardened internationals such as Aaron Mauger, Chris Jack, Doug Howlett and Carl Hayman moving to the UK.

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