O'Driscoll not the man to lead Ireland - Gatland

Former coach Warren Gatland has criticised the selection of Brian O’Driscoll as Ireland captain for the RBS Six Nations Championship.

O'Driscoll not the man to lead Ireland - Gatland

Former coach Warren Gatland has criticised the selection of Brian O’Driscoll as Ireland captain for the RBS Six Nations Championship.

The British Lions centre was chosen by Gatland’s successor Eddie O’Sullivan to lead the Irish in the autumn internationals after hooker Keith Wood was ruled out through injury and he has been handed the role for the opening championship match against Scotland next Sunday.

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