Vera Pauw praises Fifa intervention over Ireland training pitch 

The Girls in Green are preparing for their campaign in Brisbane.

FINE DETAILS: Manager Vera Pauw during a Republic of Ireland women training session at Meakin Park in Brisbane. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Vera Pauw has declared her satisfaction with the training pitch the Republic of Ireland have ended up with ahead of the World Cup following a change instigated by FIFA.

The Girls in Green, preparing to make their major tournament finals debut, are in Brisbane as they build up to opening their campaign next Thursday.