BOD will take on backroom role with Leinster

Brian O’Driscoll is now unlikely to cut all ties with rugby once he hangs up his boots later this month with the veteran centre intimating he will look to stay involved with Leinster in an as yet unspecified capacity.

The Dubliner has spoken numerous times about his post-playing career and, until now, always suggested he is unlikely to dive back into the game after a summer off to recharge his batteries and take stock.

Coaching, he has said time and again, doesn’t seem a natural fit.