Republic of Ireland to face very familiar opponents in UEFA Nations League

The Republic of Ireland will face a rerun of their World Cup qualifying campaign in the inaugural UEFA Nations League.

Wed, 24 Jan, 2018 - 11:43

Stephen Barry

The Republic of Ireland will face a rerun of their World Cup qualifying campaign in the inaugural UEFA Nations League, writes Stephen Barry.

Ireland have been drawn in Group 4 of League B against their play-off conquerors Denmark and Wales, who they defeated in Cardiff to progress to the play-offs. The latter side will be under new manager Ryan Giggs.

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