Kidney plays down rivalry factor

Ireland coach Declan Kidney has played down talk of personal rivalry between himself and his predecessor, new USA coach Eddie O’Sullivan, ahead of their sides’ meeting in Santa Clara, California tomorrow.

Kidney plays down rivalry factor
Sat, 30 May, 2009 - 17:15

Ireland coach Declan Kidney has played down talk of personal rivalry between himself and his predecessor, new USA coach Eddie O’Sullivan, ahead of their sides’ meeting in Santa Clara, California tomorrow.

Kidney is instead focused on continuing the process of building for the 2011 Rugby World Cup after introducing eight debutants during last week’s 25-6 win over Canada.

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