It’s thirsty work being the hope of the nation

HAVE you noticed how thirsty Brian O’Driscoll gets during post-match interviews? As soon as Jim or Ryle addresses him he’s off, bottle to the lips, label displayed proudly, glug, glug.

The process is repeated at least three times before the interview ceases and the sponsors must be delighted at the thought of the young fans drinking it all in.

Ah, what harm, more 'power' to him I say, the guy has a right to earn a few bob and carrying a nation's hopes on your shoulders is thirsty work. In fact, last weekend the Leinster legend must have become parched trying to wring some emotion out of a lacklustre Lansdowne crowd.