St Ledger backs Republic to cause play-off upset

Sean St Ledger believes the seeded teams will be anxious to avoid the Republic of Ireland in the World Cup qualification play-offs.

Mon, 19 Oct, 2009 - 08:57

Sean St Ledger believes the seeded teams will be anxious to avoid the Republic of Ireland in the World Cup qualification play-offs.

The Republic will meet either France, Portugal, Russia or Greece over two legs on November 14 and 18 when the draw is made in Zurich at lunchtime today.

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