Ireland cast-off on air with Heineken win

Toulouse 22, Perpignan 17

Grinning from ear to ear, punching the air with one hand and a steady grip on the trophy with the other, Brennan might have been seeking out national coach Eddie O'Sullivan.

Somehow, you got the feeling that he had other things on his mind. This week at least, Brennan probably doesn't give a damn about the green jersey. He will be too busy celebrating in the South of France.