14-04-2024, 06:09 PM
I was pleasantly surprised to see virtually a full house at the Aviva yesterday, but it was La Rochelle of course. No rugby fan I know is happy with the format - although many are a darn sight happier with this version than with the mad 12 team groups. Most however would love nothing more than the pre-2014, or even the similar 2014-2020 format back, which was essentially the same with four less teams.
From a TV point of view its interesting RTE and ITV went for different matches, which will suit some ROI viewers. With English teams in both semis I’m not sure whether TNT would have preferred both to be showing the Irish v English clash in Croker.
From a TV point of view its interesting RTE and ITV went for different matches, which will suit some ROI viewers. With English teams in both semis I’m not sure whether TNT would have preferred both to be showing the Irish v English clash in Croker.