McLaughlin ready for tough mission

KEVIN McLAUGHLIN hasn’t exactly got a wealth of experience when it comes to playing rugby in France but he has enough to know what to expect in Montpellier this Saturday.

In a league which places high value on beef and physicality, it speaks volumes that Fabien Galthie’s men have earned a reputation as something akin to schoolboy bullies.

“It’s not a whole lot different to preparing for the Racing [Metro] game last season,” he said.