Paul O’Connell reveals logic behind calling time on Ireland career

Paul O’Connell has explained that there was no option but to call time on his Ireland career in order to afford himself the best possible opportunity of making his post-World Cup switch from Munster to Toulon a success.

The Ireland captain spoke about his reasoning behind the move at yesterday’s unveiling of Ireland’s new Canterbury jersey, which will be the last he wears when he lines out at the upcoming global tournament in England.

After that he will move on, literally and metaphorically, to France.