O’Connell reveals depth of rivalry

MUNSTER and Lions captain Paul O’Connell admitted that Heineken Cup semi-final opponents Leinster are “the guys you hate to lose to most”.

As the countdown to Saturday’s Croke Park showdown picks up pace, O’Connell revealed the hype surrounding a game which has captured the imagination of a nation is hard to escape.

Given the number of international team mates facing off, O’Connell is predicting a titanic struggle.