"If they chose to do this, then we will do the same to them when they come to Turkey," Mustaf Denizli, manager of the Turkish soccer team hinting at fire and brimstone on the return leg match in Bursa.

"I don't want people to think this is purely an experimental line up, players were dropped," Leinster coach Mike Ruddock pointedly announcing six changes to his side after a dismal performance against Munster last week.

"What you'll have then is one of the finest stadiums in the world," GAA PRO Danny Lynch on the completion of the Croke Park development.