GAA chiefs received Croker back-up request from IRFU

GAA chiefs have received an official request from the IRFU to play Leinster’s Heineken Cup game with Brive at Croke Park on Saturday – should the RDS be deemed unplayable.

However GAA and Leinster officials are adamant the game will go ahead as planned at the first choice venue.

The request was made before the thaw in line with ERC regulations that the host team nominate a standby ground. But, following the heavy rain and rise in temperatures yesterday, the RDS pitch is set to be deemed playable.