Duffy: We will learn from pain of French lesson

CONNACHT skipper Gavin Duffy is prepared to take the pain if it helps his side survive another season of the Heineken Cup.

The tournament newcomers have experienced the tough side of life in successive weeks, losing to high-rollers Harlequins and Toulouse but Duffy is determined to come out fighting again in the coming weeks.

Next up is a RaboDirect Pro 12 clash with league leaders Ospreys and the inspirational captain can’t wait for the opportunity to take a scalp.