Madam, - What an embarrassing spectacle it was to see so many of the Irish team either unable or unwilling to take part in the singing of our national anthem in Croke Park on Sunday. Such a shabby contrast to the French XV who, to a man, proudly sang La Marseillaisewith true Gallic passion and spirit.
One might have hoped that the IRFU would ensure that their players knew the words of Amhrán na bhFiannbefore turning out in Croke Park. - Yours, etc,
GEARÓID KILGALLEN, Crosthwaite Park South, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin.
A Chara, - Sunday in Croke Park was a very special first. It was the first time the national anthem was completed before the crowd began to cheer. And some would suggest a "foreign game" in Croke Park is a bad thing. - Is mise,
DAVID COLLINS, Ballsbridge Gardens, Dublin 4.