O'Callaghan daunted by international role

Donnacha O’Callaghan admits he is overawed at the prospect of replacing Malcolm O’Kelly in the Ireland side – but that will not stop him trying to oust the veteran lock permanently.

O'Callaghan daunted by international role

Donnacha O’Callaghan admits he is overawed at the prospect of replacing Malcolm O’Kelly in the Ireland side – but that will not stop him trying to oust the veteran lock permanently.

After eight appearances as a replacement, O’Callaghan has been handed his first international start in the RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales at Lansdowne Road on Sunday.

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