O'Driscoll: Lack of emotion a source of strength for Ireland in French test

Brian O’Driscoll joined the chorus in waxing lyrical about this French squad but says Ireland don't do panic

Pictured are Guinness ambassadors Brian O’Driscoll Martin Gordon as Guinness team up with Field of Vision to bring a revolutionary sensory experience to visually impaired fans at this year's Guinness Men’s & Women’s Six Nations Championships. Pic: ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Brian O’Driscoll greets the interview opener with a knowing smile and an air of good-natured resignation. It’s 25 years – a full quarter of a century – since he scored THAT hat-trick. And, hey, all things French are especially topical right now.

He’ll always have to talk about Paris.