Lack of attack could see Valentine’s date with France turn bloody

THE HEINEKEN Cup is dominating rugby thoughts at present but Ireland’s Six Nations opener away to France is only three weeks away.

Lack of attack could see Valentine’s date with France turn bloody
Fri, 23 Jan, 2004 - 00:00

Inevitably, some players have suffered a World Cup hangover while others, such as Gordon D’Arcy and David Wallace have benefited by missing the tournament. While Connacht are enjoying a wonderful season and Ulster have impressed at Ravenhill, the team to face France will still be Munster-Leinster based.

So where do we stand?

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