Wallace: Ireland as important as Munster

MUNSTER and Ireland flanker David Wallace has rejected the assertion that players from the province have failed to reach the same heights when playing for the national side.

TV pundit George Hook made the claim after Declan Kidney’s side secured top spot in Pool Five of the Heineken Cup with the win over Wasps at Thomond Park.

That form is in direct contrast to the fortunes of Eddie O’Sullivan’s team who suffered a torrid time at last autumn’s World Cup when, as per usual, the side was liberally sprinkled with members of the Red Army.