O’Dris collomission hard to fathom

I AM astounded that Brian O’Driscoll has been sensationally passed over for the International Rugby Board player of the year award for 2009 in favour of New Zealand’s Richie McCaw.

There is, however, some consolation for Ireland with Declan Kidney named coach of the year.

O’Driscoll proved a magnificent captain of Ireland through 2009 while his many outstanding performances at second centre highlighted by tries against France, Italy, England and Wales were crucial in Ireland’s Six Nations success.