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LEINSTER manager Chris Whitaker described Brian O’Driscoll’s selection by prestigious Rugby World magazine as player of the decade as a no-brainer.

Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll has been voted as Rugby World magazine’s player of the decade.

Matt Dawson is out of England’s Test match against New Zealand in Wellington after failing to overcome a thigh injury.