Gaffney queries 'runner-up' tournament definition ahead of crunch clash

MUNSTER coach Alan Gaffney has called for clarification on Heineken Cup qualification rules ahead of Saturday's crunch clash against Gloucester in Limerick.

Thu, 16 Jan, 2003 - 00:00
Barry Coughlan

Even if they beat the Zurich

Premiership leaders, Munster could still finish third in Pool Two and miss out on a prized last-eight place.

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CourtsRugbyHeineken CupPlace: LimerickPlace: EnglandPerson: GaffneyPerson: Alan GaffneyPerson: Mick O'DriscollPerson: Jeremy StauntonPerson: Ronan O'GaraPerson: MickPerson: O'DriscollPerson: J StauntonPerson: J KellyPerson: M MullinsPerson: J HollandPerson: M LawlorPerson: R O'GaraPerson: P StringerPerson: M HoranPerson: F SheahanPerson: J HayesPerson: D O'CallaghanPerson: M O'DriscollPerson: J WilliamsPerson: A FoleyPerson: A QuinlanPerson: D LeamyPerson: J BlaneyPerson: M CahillPerson: M GalweyPerson: M PrendergastPerson: K KeanePerson: E HalveyPerson: C McMahonPerson: D MaloneEvent: Heineken CupOrganisation: GloucesterOrganisation: MunsterOrganisation: PerpignanOrganisation: ViadanaOrganisation: ERCOrganisation: European Rugby Cup Limited
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