'); 'I’ve seen guys spit at the ref, seen a fella head-butted 60 seconds into a game' Life in the world’s craziest league has been fun for former Ireland player Robin Copeland – and he has warned Leinster to be on guard against La Rochelle on Sunday. Garry Doyle By Garry Doyle Thursday 29 Apr 2021, 2:45 PM Apr 29th 2021, 2:45 PM 24,284 Views 1 Comment Copeland launches The Big Rugby Run. Image: Dan Sheridan/INPHO Image: Dan Sheridan/INPHO IN FRENCH RUGBY, old clichés die hard. Any week an Irish team meets a French one, you’ll read a lot about Gallic flair before being constantly reminded that we just don’t know which French side will turn up.