AUDIO: Reaction from Gerry Thornley

Irish Times rugby correspondent Gerry Thornley in Croke Park after watching Ireland's win over France in the Six Nations Championship…

Irish Timesrugby correspondent Gerry Thornleyin Croke Park after watching Ireland's win over France in the Six Nations Championship opener.

Thornley singles out immense performances from Jamie Heaslip and captain Brian O'Driscoll, while addressing the Declan Kidney factor in pulsating win.

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