O'Connell has grounds for optimism

Paul O’Connell has demanded Ireland write their names into the history books by marking their Croke Park debut with a prized victory over the France.

O'Connell has grounds for optimism
Sat, 10 Feb, 2007 - 15:30
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Paul O’Connell has demanded Ireland write their names into the history books by marking their Croke Park debut with a prized victory over the France.

The magnificent Dublin arena will host its first international rugby match when Ireland meet the defending champions in a mouth-watering RBS 6 Nations clash.

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