Emerging Ireland to face mystery force in Peacock Blues

Jake Flannery at IRFU High Performance Centre, Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown Picture: ©INPHO/Evan Treacy

The Emerging Ireland squad have settled into camp in Bloemfontein, South Africa, where they will be challenged by a largely unknown opponent in Friday’s Toyota Challenge clash against the Griquas.

Nicknamed the ‘Peacock Blues’, Griquas are a team with a rich history dating back to the early days of South Africa’s long-running domestic competition, the Currie Cup, which they won in 1899 and 1911.