Trophies will be much harder to win in the seasons ahead

MY worst fears have been realised.

Last week I speculated on the potential for disaster in the shape of a cruel Heineken Cup draw for the Irish sides and that is what has transpired.

Munster and Leinster have both been handed horror pools while Ulster, despite a lower ranking, received an easier assignment.

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