TO PARAPHRASE ANOTHER nation’s anthem, when will we see his likes again?
Paul O’Connell bade farewell to the Aviva Stadium today after playing his final Test match on home soil. He wasn’t able to turn the tide of a supercharged Welsh outfit, but he took Ireland very close.
This is an end, but not the end.
Rallying the troops
Billy Stickland / INPHO Billy Stickland / INPHO / INPHO
Clawing a loose line-out back on to Ireland’s side
Taking contact
And gainlines
Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO
Digging deep
But coming up just short
James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO
Paddy knows the most important days are still ahead though
Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO
Nothing but respect from his peers
One for the cameras
A kiss for Emily
And then, the legend was gone
Thanks Paulie, for everything.
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In pictures: Paul O'Connell waves goodbye after last home Test
TO PARAPHRASE ANOTHER nation’s anthem, when will we see his likes again?
Paul O’Connell bade farewell to the Aviva Stadium today after playing his final Test match on home soil. He wasn’t able to turn the tide of a supercharged Welsh outfit, but he took Ireland very close.
This is an end, but not the end.
Rallying the troops
Clawing a loose line-out back on to Ireland’s side
Taking contact
And gainlines
Digging deep
But coming up just short
Paddy knows the most important days are still ahead though
Nothing but respect from his peers
One for the cameras
A kiss for Emily
And then, the legend was gone
Thanks Paulie, for everything.
O’Connell’s greatest days were the ones his son shared the taste of victory
‘If I could take back the times I used to slag John Hayes, I would’ — Paul O’Connell
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