Kidney takes aim at France's fortress

Declan Kidney has urged Ireland to end their long wait for success in Paris by rising to the most daunting challenge in the RBS 6 Nations.

Sat, 13 Feb, 2010 - 11:03

Declan Kidney has urged Ireland to end their long wait for success in Paris by rising to the most daunting challenge in the RBS 6 Nations.

The Grand Slam champions’ title defence will face its first major examination when they face tournament favourites France in today’s late kick-off.

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