O'Shea looking forward to good Exiles season

Former Ireland full-back Conor O’Shea is banking on Heineken Cup qualification for London Irish, in his second season as the club’s managing director.

Thu, 02 Sep, 2004 - 18:46

Former Ireland full-back Conor O’Shea is banking on Heineken Cup qualification for London Irish, in his second season as the club's managing director.

The Exiles open the 2004/2005 Zurich Premiership season on Saturday afternoon against NEC Harlequins and new signing Mike Catt is certain to figure prominently, according to O’Shea.

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