O'Sullivan wary of new French backs

Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan believes his team's Six Nations win over France provides confidence ahead of the two countries' World Cup quarter-final.

O'Sullivan wary of new French backs
Sat, 08 Nov, 2003 - 08:25

Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan believes his team's Six Nations win over France provides confidence ahead of the two countries' World Cup quarter-final.

The French have named almost the same pack but a vastly different backline from the one which lost 15-12 in Dublin in March.

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