Players want France clash at Croker

SENIOR members of the Ireland squad want to play next year's World Cup qualifier against France at Croke Park.

Thu, 14 Oct, 2004 - 01:00

Michael Moynihan and Gerry Quinn

The squad feel the French wouldn't relish a World Cup qualifier watched by 80,000 fans at GAA headquarters.

With Lansdowne Road due to close in 2006 for at least two and a half years, a venue for soccer and rugby games will have to be found and the players are keen to keep the games on home soil.

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