Townsend says Ireland have nothing to fear
Former Republic of Ireland captain Andy Townsend believes Ireland have nothing to fear if they end up facing Spain on Sunday.
He said: ‘‘They will go into the game as favourites but that suits us.
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He said: ‘‘They will go into the game as favourites but that suits us.
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