Shackling O’Driscoll is top priority for England

BRIAN O’DRISCOLL can expect a very warm welcome from the world champions when he leads Ireland out at Twickenham today.

England believe O'Driscoll is the one Irish back who can upset their aim of adding a second successive Six Nations grand slam to their World Cup.

Their defensive coach, Phil Larder, makes no secret of their intentions. He has built up a formidable reputation in both the League and Union games and has been concentrating his talents over the past few days on the threat posed by O'Driscoll. It's a challenge he clearly relishes.