Emerging Ireland preparing for ‘step up’ against Pumas

Coach Simon Easterby will expect a sterner examination on Wednesday.
Emerging Ireland preparing for ‘step up’ against Pumas

ON TOUR: Emerging Ireland head coach Simon Easterby before the first game in South Africa. 

Emerging Ireland are set to field a new-look side in Wednesday’s second Toyota Challenge tour game against the Pumas in Bloemfontein.

It would be fair to say that last Friday’s opening encounter against Griquas went better than anyone from the touring group could have expected as they weathered an early storm before cruising to a 54-7 win.

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