O’Driscoll rubbishes rumours of French move

BRIAN O’DRISCOLL has rejected speculation of a move to France when his IRFU contract expires at the end of the season.

Tue, 11 Oct, 2005 - 01:00
Matt Lloyd

The Irish skipper has been linked with Biarritz following a highly publicised visit to the club and comments by their president Marcel Martin.

"I have not been in any contract negotiations," O'Driscoll said yesterday.

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