... outstanding scrummaging of Ulster's BJ Botha, had been the better outfit in the first half. But as Rob Kearney fielded kick after kick and Paul O'Connell, one of many Irishmen with a point to prove following last summer's Lions tour, galvanised the Irish forward effort, the game swung Ireland's way, and if Johnny Sexton (pictured above) missed with two penalty attempts, he was forgiven,...
... us will be able to remain objective. Like me for example. The runners and riders As an admirer of Rob Kearney (and as an admirer of his skills with a rugby ball) I was so very tempted to vote for the brilliant try he scored for the Lions this summer. However when I saw Cedric Heyman's scintillating try against the All Blacks, the rugby lover in me looked beyond the wonder that is Rob Kearney...
... to be brokered with the clubs in order to include the top players from the home nations? Where was Kearney, O'Driscoll, Castrogiavanni and Harinordoquy? All these players are world class and could justify their invitation to the Barbarians side. I would have loved to watch Fourie du Preez, Matt Giteau and Jamie Roberts link up with the dazzling O'Driscoll, with Tommy Bowe making strong runs...
