Heineken Cup Pool 6

ENGLAND’S retired World Cup heroes are unlikely to be on the plane with former boss Clive Woodward for the Lions tour of New Zealand next summer - but everybody else seems to be.

APRIL 30, 2004 was a sad and ignominious day in the history of Munster rugby. That was the date when an understrength side from the province crashed 60-14 to their Cardiff hosts at the Arms Park.

FIVE short months after Shannon’s AIB League victory, it all starts again at Thomond Park on Sunday.

Ireland 48 (2-9-9) Australia 45 (1-10-9)