Chicago II: Ireland return to where belief was born, looking to shake off rust
Nine years after ending 111 years of defeats, Ireland return to Soldier Field in Chicago to face New Zealand tonight (kick-off is at 8.10pm Irish time). This time, Andy Farrell’s team arrives fresh but rusty, while New Zealand show up tired but sharp. It’s basically a choose-your-own-disadvantage scenario. Al Capone proved in the 1920s that Chicago was where rules were made to be broken, but 2016 took it to another level. Something was in the air. The Cubs had ended 108 years of World Series misery just three days before Ireland’s win. Three days later, the US elected Donald J…
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