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23rd Dec 2014

Video: Connacht star Mils Muliaina says Ireland are definitely contenders for the Rugby World Cup

All Blacks man impressed with Irish rugby set up

Conan Doherty

Mils Muliaina knows what World Cups are all about.

He knows what it’s like to lose in them – he’s done that twice.  He also knows what it’s like to win one after he tasted glory with New Zealand in 2011.

The 100-caps international player joined up with Connacht in May and he has been impressed with what he has seen in the four provinces so far.  That set-up and the players that have come through the island’s structure are why Mils isn’t surprised by the country’s recent performances in the Autumn Internationals.  And it’s also why he thinks Joe Schmidt’s boys can challenge in England next year.

In a cool interview with Life Style Sports, the 34-year-old opens up on his thoughts on Irish rugby and what the future could hold.

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Topics:

Connacht,RWC2015