Ireland ready to do it hard way

Keith Earls insists Ireland have accepted their perilous route into the World Cup quarter-finals.

Tue, 27 Sep, 2011 - 08:16

Keith Earls insists Ireland have accepted their perilous route into the World Cup quarter-finals.

Despite their heroic Pool C victory over Tri-Nations champions Australia, the Irish could de dumped out of the tournament if they lose to Italy on Sunday.

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