Peter O'Mahony heaps praise on 'top man' Dan Leavy

Leavy, 27, has been forced to retie with immediate effect based on expert medical advice after battling a serious knee injury for the last three years.

Dan Leavy during a Leinster squad training session at Energia Park in February 

Peter O’Mahony paid heartfelt tribute to former Ireland team-mate Dan Leavy following the Leinster back-rower’s announcement that he is to retire from the game with immediate effect.

The Munster captain was reacting to Tuesday morning’s statement from Leinster that Leavy, 27, had made his decision based on expert medical advice after battling a serious knee injury for the last three years.