Ireland must start well for so many reasons

When the Heineken Cup celebrated its 15th birthday two years ago, fans were asked to select their most memorable games from the tournament’s history.

Warren Gatland admitted Wales hit the self-destruct button after their RBS 6 Nations title hopes bit the dust with a 26-20 defeat to France last night.

PAUL O’CONNELL has watched the un-missable 1997 Living With Lions video many times. And the 2009 British and Irish Lions captain is now on a mission to see his tourists repeat those heroic achievements.