O'Driscoll to captain Ireland

Brian O'Driscoll will captain Ireland in the forthcoming international against Australia at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.

O'Driscoll to captain Ireland
Tue, 05 Nov, 2002 - 11:49

Brian O'Driscoll will captain Ireland in the forthcoming international against Australia at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.

Leinster's Victor Costello has won the right to form a back row with Anthony Foley and Keith Gleeson.

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