TOM COOPER (Letters, September 1) claims that the All-Ireland U21 hurling finals should be played in Croke Park rather than Semple Stadium. I believe this is a foolish idea and the main reason for that is crowds.

AUSTRALIA assistant coach Matthew Lappin has forecast an improved display from Ireland in Saturday night’s International Rules Second Test in Croke Park after being stung by media criticism of their display in last Saturday night’s clash in the Gaelic Grounds.