Paul O’Connell: My World Cup in pictures

Ireland captain Paul O’Connell marches into his fourth and final World Cup tomorrow in Cardiff. Ahead of the World Cup kick-off against Canada, the second-row legend sat down with rugby correspondent Simon Lewis to share memories of tournaments past — and offer insights into his mindset going into his final tour of duty in green.

Paul O’Connell: My World Cup in pictures
Fri, 18 Sep, 2015 - 01:00
Simon Lewis

2003 – in the Pacific Ocean at Terrigal

With the lads enjoying the Australian surf in front of the team hotel in New South Wales. Good times?

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