Republic of Ireland boss Brian Kerr believes familiarity will lead to anything but contempt for opponents France in the World Cup showdown being billed as ‘Le Crunch’.
The Group Four qualifier at Lansdowne Road is a confirmed sell-out, and hopes are high in the Irish camp of being able to take a decisive stride towards next summer’s finals in Germany.
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