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Brian O’Driscoll will become the second Irish player in as many weeks to join the legion of rugby union test centurions when he runs out against Wales at Croke Park this Saturday.
Whilst we aren’t taking anything away from other players who have reached this milestone, we are simply highlighting what a special player and persona BOD has been to the game of rugby throughout his career. Regarded by many as the best #13 the game has ever seen, Brian O’Driscoll (Irish name: Brian Gearóid Ó hEidirsceoil, best pronounced after your 15th pint.) started his professional career back in 1999 when he was selected as a 20 year old for the Ireland squad to face Italy, but only managed to win his 1st cap later that year when Ireland took on Australia. He has since gone on to win 9 caps for Ireland and been on three British and Irish Lions tours. Here’s taking a look through the years at this amazing players’ career.
Brian O’Driscoll career highlights: [fooledyoass]
Career highlights:
Age Groups:
- IRB Under 19 Rugby World Championship 1998
- Leinster Schools Rugby Senior Cup
Professional Club:
- European Cup 2008/2009
- Magners League 2001/2002; 2007/2008
International:
- Grand Slam 2009
- Six Nations Championship 2009
- Triple Crown 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009
- British and Irish Lions rugby union Tourist 2001, 2005 (captain), 2009
Individual Awards:
- 6 Nations Player of the Year 2006, 2007, 2009
- 6 Nations Top try scorer 2009 (tied with Riki Flutey)
- European Cup Top try scorer 2009
- Shortlisted for IRB International Player of the Year 3 times 2001, 2002, 2009
- IRB International Try of the Year 2008 ( Australia v Ireland)
- IRUPA Players’ Player of the Year 2008/09
- Texaco Sportstars Rugby Award 2000, 2002, 2007, 2009
- ‘Rugby World’ magazines’ Player of the Decade
- Named on ‘Rugby World’ magazines’ Team of the Decade
- English Rugby Union Writers’ Club Pat Marshall Memorial Award as the sport’s outstanding personality for 2009
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