Munster lock O'Driscoll set to retire

Munster second row Mick O'Driscoll announced today that he will retire from rugby at the end of the current season.

Tue, 17 Apr, 2012 - 14:40

Munster second row Mick O'Driscoll announced today that he will retire from rugby at the end of the current season.

The 33-year-old, who made his debut in August 1998, played his 204th competitive game against Glasgow Warriors on Saturday.

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