Sizing up top heavyweights

FANS seated close to the touchline in Lansdowne Road tomorrow may wonder if they’ve taken a wrong turn and ended up in the National Boxing Arena.

The reason will be the meeting of Leinster wing Shane Horgan and Agen’s Rupeni Caucaunibuca because when these two heavyweights go at it, expect the ground to shake.

The Meathman has enjoyed a stunning run of form for Leinster and Ireland, but in the Fijian he will be meeting a marker who can match him for size and even beat him for pace.

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