Heineken Gets Official Kick Off.

Munster coach Declan Kidney and vice-captain Anthony Foley were in Dublin today for the official launch of the Heineken Cup.

They were joined by Leinster players Brian O’Driscoll and Chris Whittaker and their coach Michael Cheika while Ulster were represented by centre Paul Steinmetz and defence coach Neil Kelly.

Paul O’Connell was scheduled to attend but withdrew on medical advice that insisted that a trip to and from Dublin would not be in his best interests as he attempts to recover from a back injury that has him on the doubtful list for Saturday’s opener against London Wasps.