PAUL O’CONNELL HAS announced his retirement from rugby, bringing a glittering career to an end.
O’Connell is Ireland’s third most-capped player ever and 12th on the all-time list of internationals, having made 108 appearances in total for his country.
The 36-year-old’s honours include three Six Nations titles with Ireland and two Heineken Cups with Munster, while featuring on three Lions tours including the series-winning one in 2013.
O’Connell often features in lists of Ireland’s all-time top sportspeople and with that in mind, do you think he was the all-time greatest player to wear the green jersey? Pick Ireland’s best-ever performer from our selections below.
Poll Results:
Paul O'Connell (2530)
Brian O'Driscoll (1975)
Ronan O'Gara (202)
Willie John McBride (119)
Other (70)
Jack Kyle (65)
Keith Wood (52)
Ollie Campbell (17)
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