Grand Slam stands out for 100-cap O'Driscoll

Brian O’Driscoll collects his 100th cap for Ireland admitting his career has been invigorated by last season’s Grand Slam triumph.

Tue, 09 Mar, 2010 - 17:37

Brian O’Driscoll collects his 100th cap for Ireland admitting his career has been invigorated by last season’s Grand Slam triumph.

O’Driscoll will become the 14th player to join the ranks of rugby’s centurions when he leads Ireland out for the 63rd time in Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales at Croke Park.

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