Ferris expects 'dogged' England

Stephen Ferris believes Ireland will face an England side carved in Martin Johnson’s image when the RBS 6 Nations rivals collide at Croke Park on Saturday.

Thu, 26 Feb, 2009 - 09:32

Stephen Ferris believes Ireland will face an England side carved in Martin Johnson’s image when the RBS 6 Nations rivals collide at Croke Park on Saturday.

England have struggled since reaching the 2007 World Cup final and are expected to nudge Ireland a step closer to the Grand Slam by slipping to defeat in Dublin.

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