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IN the end, there could be no more fitting image to crown what has been the most momentous year ever in Irish rugby history. Brian O'Driscoll stretched out on the cold grass, shaken from the thumping hit he had just executed on the Springboks full-back, Zane Kirchner. Back in the spring, O'Driscoll led Ireland to their first Grand Slam in 61 years and two weeks ago, when their unbeaten tag was on the line against Australia, he saved the day...
- Brian O'Driscoll: 'I'm trying to make amends' (independent.ie)
Ireland 15-10 South AfricaSuch are the soaring aspirations of Brian O'Driscoll's Ireland that not everyone in Dublin is content this morning. The failure of the International Rugby Board to anoint O'Driscoll as player of the year has raised more than a few hackles and victory over the world and Tri-Nations champions did not generate the exuberant reaction it might once have done. Winning has become so familiar under Declan Kidney that frowning...
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From guardian.co.uk
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On the occasion of his 100th cap, it was perhaps pre-ordained that Brian O’Driscoll would have the final say against Australia. The Ireland captain salvaged a last-gasp draw against the resurgent Wallabies with a try in the 79th minute. Ireland 20 Australia 20:
From irishtimes.com
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- Rugby: O'Driscoll gives Ireland last-minute draw with Australia (search.msn.com)
Brian O'Driscoll leads the nominations for the International Rugby Board player of the year as one of two Irish players on the shortlist. Related StoriesNeville back on offensive over standard of refereeingSam Wallace: Spoilt-for-choice young players risk losing experience money can't buyJames Lawton: Brazil reduce lions' roar to a lamb's lamentStorrie appears in court on tax chargesMan admits knife attack on Davenport
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From independent.co.uk
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Brian O'Driscoll insists he will be as excited in winning his 100th Test cap, against Australia here on Sunday, as he was when he made his international debut against the Wallabies a decade ago.The gifted centre can expect a hero's welcome at Croke Park when he leads Ireland out for what will be their first home international since completing the Six Nations grand slam in March.
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