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IRELAND COACH Declan Kidney has been hit by a further injury setback prior to the Six Nations with the news that Andrew Trimble will miss the opening match against Italy on Saturday week.

The Ulster centre/wing broke a bone in his right hand in the province’s Heineken Cup victory over Aironi last Saturday. An X-ray yesterday confirmed the damage, a broken metacarpal, and a more definitive diagnosis on how long it will keep him sidelined will be available after he consults a specialist during the week.

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Heineken Cup: Two of Europe’s Rugby superpowers lurk in their way, but at least Leinster won’t have to leave Dublin until a potential final in Cardiff. Indeed, Ieuan Evans couldn’t have done much more.

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Brian O Driscoll Rugby Ireland

Birthday boy Brian O Driscoll took the honours in Paris last night as Leinster collected a bonus point after defeating Racing Metro. This magnificent win will now see Aviva fever as the Heineken Cup quarter final will most certainly be played at the world class stadium.

Aviva fever will see large crowds and a much needed cash injection for the capital city. O Driscoll and the final 36-11 score line brought a much needed lift to Irish spirits. O Driscol did not show any signs of aging on the pitch as he turned 32 years old yesterday, rather O Driscol played with the fitness and agility of a 20 year old. Brian had enough energy left to Tweet fans and say:

“An average day that got considerably better with the result tonight. Feed up now til Monday”.

It is now expected that the quarter final will be played at the Aviva and will net 910,000 Euro for the Club.

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