Pack power propels battling Irish to victory

Ireland Schools 9 French Schools 3

Sat, 09 Apr, 2005 - 01:00
Barry Coughlan

How they wish that Italy and Scotland had competed this year because this classy side would probably have been celebrating a Grand Slam. As it was, they can be well pleased with victories over England, Wales and now France.

Last night they were forced to adapt to difficult conditions against difficult opponents.

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