O’Connell ‘honoured’ to join Irish centurions

Paul O’Connell admits it’s an honour to join the "nice little group" of Irish rugby legends who have been capped 100 times for their country.

The Munster legend will become part of a select century club in Cardiff today where he leads Ireland out for a crucial Six Nations clash with Wales.

O’Connell joins Brian O’Driscoll, Ronan O’Gara, and John Hayes as Irish rugby centurions, but stressed: “In some ways, your first cap is probably a more nerve-wracking experience. But it is a great honour and it’s a nice little group of Irish guys who have done it before that I’m joining, so I’m very honoured.”