O’Connor welcomes selection posers for Northampton clash

HEINEKEN CUP POOL ONE:

O’Connor was due to reveal his side at midday today for the away leg at Franklin’s Gardens of this month’s Pool 1 back-to-back fixtures with the 2000 European champions. And while the Australian declared the talismanic former Ireland captain ready for action following a concussion against New Zealand 12 days ago, there are 14 other positions where he is spoiled for choice.

O’Driscoll has come through the mandated return to play protocols laid out by the International Rugby Board concerning concussions and O’Connor confirmed yesterday that: “He’ll be playing. He’s as good as gold”.