Doris takes the reins as new Ireland captain and warned: 'Don't call us soft!'

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Doris takes the reins as new Ireland captain and warned: 'Don't call us soft!'
New Zealand All Blacks Rugby Union TeamCaelan DorisJoe Mccarthy
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Skipper determined to lay down a marker against All Blacks at the Aviva

It's a message specifically directed at All Blacks perception that Ireland are decent opposition at mid-terms but roll over and fold at World Cups.

READ MORE: Scott Robertson makes light of six-day Twickenham-Aviva turnaround as he previews Ireland v New Zealand "For me and for the team in general, some of our best memories are coming from playing against these guys whether it be over in New Zealand in 2022, the game here was probably one of my favourite games I've played ever.

"It's tricky because they can massively create something from nothing in terms of transitions or if there is scraps," continues Doris. The Irish Mirror has a new WhatsApp rugby news and top stories service. Sign up here to join the group. You can leave the group at any time.

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