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Mike Phillips lays down challenge to One Direction

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Mike Phillips in the scuffle © PA Photos Enlarge

After Niall from One Direction slammed Mike Phillips on Twitter, the Welsh scrum-half has laid down a challenge to the boyband 'inviting' them to Welsh training. Wales found themselves on the wrong end of a 26-3 hamerring at the hands of Ireland and Phillips was at the centre of a late scuffle involving both teams.

It remains to be seen if the blonde floppy-haired popstar accepts the challenge...

Mike Philips is like a child throwing his toys out of the pram! his attitude is terrible, looks like a right arrogant idiot — Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) February 8, 2014

.@NiallOfficial come down to training in the week big boy. Bring the rest of The Beatles with you — mike phillips (@mikephillips009) February 9, 2014

But then Niall got some support from one of Ireland's victorious players.

However, later on Sunday, it looked like Phillips was prepared to let the Irish enjoy their bragging rights.

Where did it all go wrong ! Haha congrats on the win @NiallOfficial @KearneyRob pic.twitter.com/BG3PTH4rxV — mike phillips (@mikephillips009) February 9, 2014

Though it didn't prevent one more dig...

Fair play to you but imagine how big you would be if you looked like this ! @NiallOfficial #£££ #banter pic.twitter.com/rI8A0LmCKe — mike phillips (@mikephillips009) February 9, 2014

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