Former stars show mixed emotions

FORMER rugby stars Keith Wood, Reggie Corrigan and Frankie Sheahan had mixed emotions as they strolled around the new Aviva Stadium at Lansdowne Road in the sunshine yesterday.

All were in awe at the majesty of the development and the stark contrasts to its predecessor. But one suspected the trio harboured a tinge of disappointment that they will never have the chance to play on its turf.

Sheahan recalled his first sight of the interior of the ground.