O'Driscoll remains as Ireland skipper

Brian O'Driscoll has been named captain of the Ireland squad for the upcoming autumn internationals against Canada, New Zealand and Argentina.

Wed, 22 Oct, 2008 - 14:08

Brian O'Driscoll has been named captain of the Ireland squad for the upcoming autumn internationals against Canada, New Zealand and Argentina.

The 85-time capped 29-year-old, who has already captained Ireland on over 40 occasions, heads a squad of 41 players, who assemble for a week's training in Limerick on Monday next.

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