Lensing has dig against O’Sullivan

NAMIBIA captain Kees Lensing has taken a dig at Ireland boss Eddie O’Sullivan by declaring France are a “better coached side”.

Tue, 18 Sep, 2007 - 01:00

Duncan Bech, Bordeaux

A 87-10 victory against the Africans has re-ignited France’s World Cup ambitions but they can not afford to slip up in Friday’s Pool D clash against the Irish.

Namibia have played both teams – they only lost 32-17 to Ireland in their tournament opener – and insists the hosts are a far more formidable outfit.

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