Paul O’Connell outsells Brian O’Driscoll in Christmas book sales

As teammates they battled together on the rugby pitch. However, Paul O’Connell’s grit has overcome Brian O’Driscoll’s glam in the Christmas book battle.

O’Connell’s autobiography, The Battle, sold 66,217 in this country during the 12-week period after its launch up to the end of December.

O’Driscoll’s autobiography, The Test, published in 2014 sold 55,227 copies in the same high season 12 week sales period after its launch two years ago.