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Sat 11 Nov 2009Flippin' hell: Croker faces hectic 14 hours
THE BIG TURNAROUND:ABOUT 12 months ago FAl chief executive John Delaney gave his IRFU counterpart Philip Browne a heads up. With the Republic of Ireland being cautiously guided towards the World Cup play-offs there was a 50-50 chance Croke Park would be required today.
An 8pm kick-off against the French leaves only a 14-hour window before the turnstiles start clicking again for the rugby international against Australia.
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