Ireland team manager says Pumas will be 'formidable'

Ireland team manager Paul McNaughton predicts the chase for world ranking points will make Argentina more formidable than ever.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2008 - 15:25

Ireland team manager Paul McNaughton predicts the chase for world ranking points will make Argentina more formidable than ever.

The Pumas are desperate to retain fourth place in the International Rugby Board Rankings to ensure they enter the World Cup draw among the top four seeds.

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Courts Rugby Heathrow Place: Croke Park Person: Paul McNaughton Person: McNaughton Event: World Cup Event: 2011 World Cup Organisation: Pumas Organisation: Ireland Organisation: Argentina Organisation: England Organisation: South Africa Organisation: New Zealand Organisation: France

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