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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Duncan Bech

Scott Bemand: Ireland ready for more after battling past Spain

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Scott Bemand’s side achieved their quarter-final target (Joe Giddens/PA) - (PA Wire)

Ireland coach Scott Bemand insisted his team are ready for tougher tests after reaching the World Cup quarter-finals with a 43-27 victory over Spain at Franklin’s Gardens.

Hard-fought bonus-point wins against Japan and a determined Las Leonas have secured a spot in the knockout phase, but first tournament heavyweights New Zealand must be faced in Brighton.

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