Howley challenges 'under-pressure' Ireland

Rob Howley has thrown down the gauntlet to Ireland ahead of Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations title decider.

Tue, 17 Mar, 2009 - 07:23

Rob Howley has thrown down the gauntlet to Ireland ahead of Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations title decider.

Ireland are chasing their first Six Nations title, while victory over Wales in Cardiff would end a 61-year Grand Slam wait.

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