O'Sullivan leads tributes to Simon Best

Irish coach Eddie O'Sullivan has been leading the tributes to Simon Best following his retirement from the professional game.

Tue, 26 Feb, 2008 - 09:29

Irish coach Eddie O'Sullivan has been leading the tributes to Simon Best following his retirement from the professional game.

The 30-year-old Ireland and Ulster prop has been forced to end his career on medical advice after suffering an irregular heart rhythm during last year's World Cup.

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