Mallett tips Ireland to reach final

Italy coach Nick Mallett believes Ireland are capable of reaching the World Cup final, asking: “Where is their weakness?”

Mallett tips Ireland to reach final
Sun, 02 Oct, 2011 - 15:31

Italy coach Nick Mallett believes Ireland are capable of reaching the World Cup final, asking: “Where is their weakness?”

Mallett saw the Azzurri’s hopes of qualifying for the knockout stage for the first time crushed by a 36-6 defeat at Otago Stadium.

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