Kidney talks up France chances

Ireland coach Declan Kidney does not believe the poor form of French clubs in this season’s Heineken Cup will have a detrimental effect on the national side during the Six Nations.

Kidney talks up France chances

Ireland coach Declan Kidney does not believe the poor form of French clubs in this season’s Heineken Cup will have a detrimental effect on the national side during the Six Nations.

Kidney today named his strongest available XV for Ireland’s opening clash with the French at Croke Park on Saturday, and thinks Ireland will face a side out to prove a point to their critics.

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