Munster, Ulster craic just great, says Ferris

Stephen Ferris says the Ulster and Munster players in the Ireland camp have not yet cranked up the slagging ahead of April’s Heineken Cup quarter-final.

“Not really, it is more congratulations to everyone on doing well. Everyone has to forget it for the next six weeks because we’ll be playing together, building a team and building confidence for the 6 Nations. But when the final whistle goes in Twickenham I’m sure there’ll be a few slags.

“There’s a bit of crack at dinner, but Munster and Ulster are looking forward to it. It’ll be a great occasion for Irish rugby – it’s been a while since Ulster and Munster have had such a titanic clash. It’ll should be intriguing.”