But Pelous can really hit hard, that tackle that he put on Keith Wood, who had a head of steam up, really made me cringe. I was able to absorb myself in the atmosphere. The support of the Irish supporters was unbelievable. It felt as though we were playing at Lansdowne Rd. They really spurred us on when we needed a lift and the French crowd wasn t making half the noise we were.
Irish supporters are such an emotional bunch.
When you re not performing they are not afraid to let you know, but when you win you are treated like absolute heroes. We all headed out to Kitty O Sheas in central Paris after the game and the reception we got when we arrived was incredible. The place was absolutely jam packed and there were so many supporters they had to close off the road. It was a great privilege to be able to share the occasion with them. Unfortunately my brother won t be getting the French jersey I had promised him.