IRELAND will face familiar opposition when they bid for World Cup 2021 qualification next year - but Scotland will break new ground.
Stuart Littler's Wolfhounds will be joined by Italy and Spain, both of whom they have played before, in group one of the European play-offs.
In group two, the Bravehearts of Scotland - coached by Chris Chester and JAlready a subscriber? Log in here
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