Ruddock hails O'Driscoll longevity

For all Brian O’Driscoll’s outrageous natural talent, Mike Ruddock insists it is his strong work ethic that has swept him to the brink of a special milestone.

O’Driscoll will captain Ireland for the 50th time in Saturday’s clash with New Zealand at Croke Park – only the sixth player to reach the half-century.