For the second time in the space of seven days, Ireland will field teams at two Nations Cup venues this coming weekend, starting with the five-star Italian Nations Cup in Rome on Friday, followed by the three-star Nations Cup at Uggerhaine in Denmark on Saturday. Irish team manager Rodrigo Pessoa saw his side make a solid start to their campaign in Europe Division 1 last Friday when finishing fourth at La Baule in France. Friday’s fixture in Rome is not part of the Europe Division 1 series but it does provide an excellent opportunity to try out some new combinations. The competition takes place at the spectacular setting of Piazza di Siena, within the public park at the Villa Borghese in the heart of Rome. The Irish squad for the Italian Nations Cup in Rome, where Michael Blake will be Chef d’Equipe, is as follows: Louth’s Mark McAuley with Jasco … Continue reading Irish Show Jumping squads named for Nations Cup action in Rome and Uggerhaine