Get ready for Tribal warfare

Date Published: 23-Nov-2007

BEFORE you make up your mind about a proposed trip to the Sportsgound this evening (Friday), weigh up the options.

This is not going to be pretty.

It is not going to be a night for a few beers, a couple of laughs and some mild entertainment on the paddock.

This is going to be rugby of an altogether different variety.

If the visit of superstars from the likes of Leinster, Newcastle orMunster is what usually attracts you to the Sportsground then maybe it’s best to stay away from this one.

Tonight’s Magners league clash with Ulsterwill be purely for those who love tribal warfare on a sporting field.

This is as broken down and simple as you could ask for.

The best rugby players in Ulster — with a sprinkling of imports — against the best rugby players in Connacht . . . with one or two converted Connacht men of their own.

One thing is at stake, survival. In world cup speak; this will be more Scotland v Italy than Fiji vWales.

This is a night……