Time to turn potential into silverware, says O’Driscoll

IRELAND skipper Brian O’Driscoll has warned time is running out for his golden generation to turn their potential into silverware.

The Triple Crown holders began the RBS 6 Nations with arguably the most talented squad in Irish rugby history but O'Driscoll realises that will count for little without a championship title to show for it.

"We don't want to be nearly men we want something tangible as evidence of our improvement," said the Leinster skipper, who has led Ireland to successive second-place finishes in the last two tournaments.