Germany in pole position in Euro 2008 qualifiers... Crucial games ahead for England, Denmark and Holland... Round one action from the LPGA Samsung World Championship... And at stake: a place in the final of the Rugby World Cup. SOCCER GERMANY Germany has a chance to become the first team to book a place at Euro 2008 when they play Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. The Germans are top of Group D and need just a draw to guarantee qualification. Coach Joachim Low will be without the injured trio of captain Michael Ballack, top scorer Miroslav Klose and midfielder Tim Borowski for the game at Croke Park. But Low remains full of confidence. SOUNDBITE: (German) "There is no reason for us to doubt (our ability to qualify for the finals). The performance of the team has been good lately, and I feel at every training session we do here that the team is highly motivated." SUPERCAPTION: Joachim Low, Germany coach. Germany know Ireland will be desperate. Should Ireland lose, they'll have to win...