Ferris: Attacks are a sign of respect

Recent events suggest Stephen Ferris has become a marked man, but the Ireland flanker insists he has never gone looking for trouble.

Thu, 25 Feb, 2010 - 17:04

Recent events suggest Stephen Ferris has become a marked man, but the Ireland flanker insists he has never gone looking for trouble.

Ferris has established a reputation as Ireland’s back-row enforcer and will be one of England’s most feared opponents in Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations clash at Twickenham.

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