O’Driscoll reappointed Leinster captain

LEINSTER have reappointed Brian O’Driscoll as captain for the third consecutive year.

The 28-year-old Ireland skipper will spearhead a new leadership team which includes returning Ireland international second row Leo Cullen and former Waratahs skipper Chris Whitaker.

O’Driscoll said. “Leinster is my home province and I believe that there’s an enormous amount of excitement around the club at the moment; with the impending return to the RDS coupled with some new signings who will no doubt add great competition for positions right across the panel.