Players given chance to redeem themselves against France

Ireland boss Eddie O'Sullivan hopes his misfiring players will respond to his vote of confidence by seizing the chance to redeem themselves against France on Saturday.

Players given chance to redeem themselves against France
Tue, 07 Feb, 2006 - 14:49
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Ireland boss Eddie O'Sullivan hopes his misfiring players will respond to his vote of confidence by seizing the chance to redeem themselves against France on Saturday.

Ireland laboured to a 26-16 victory over Italy in their RBS Six Nations Championship opener at Lansdowne Road, forcing O'Sullivan to reconsider his options ahead of today's team announcement.

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