He knows — by extension of his time on the continent — the way the Frenchman, and French sides in general, think. If a French team are disinterested they will concede 50 points. I know a French team that is disinterested away from home. Mignoni is what Contepomi would describe as pragmatic, but with a willingness to take the odd risk when one it is merited. “It’s a huge, huge lesson and a huge experience for everyone that was involved,” said Contepomi.

Source: Irish Examiner November 19, 2019 06:22 UTC