O'Driscoll excited by rejuvenated squad

With Declan Kidney giving youth its chance in Ireland’s opening autumn Test against Canada, Brian O’Driscoll has spoken of the excitement of being involved in what he feels is a rejuvenated Irish squad.

O'Driscoll excited by rejuvenated squad
Thu, 06 Nov, 2008 - 17:48

With Declan Kidney giving youth its chance in Ireland’s opening autumn Test against Canada, Brian O’Driscoll has spoken of the excitement of being involved in what he feels is a rejuvenated Irish squad.

O’Driscoll, who will captain his country for the 49th time on Saturday, will be part of one of the youngest Irish backlines for some time.

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