The Best man for the job - the reaction to Rory's appointment

Here’s how Twitter reacted to the news Rory Best is the new Ireland captain.

1. Brian O’Driscoll

Congrats @RoryBest2 on captaincy. Well deserved. Good squad. No POC & Hendy = light in the row! Shame no Garry Ringrose.
— Brian O'Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) January 20, 2016

Brian O'Driscoll / Twitter

2. Banbridge RFC

@RoryBest2 will captain Ireland in the upcoming 6 Nations. Congrats Rory from all @ the Bann. #bannrfc pic.twitter.com/4LA37V8Zpf
— Banbridge RFC (@banbridgerugby) January 20, 2016

Banbridge RFC / Twitter

3. Steven McDonnell (Armagh)

Well done to Armagh/Poyntzpass man @RoryBest2 on being awarded the captaincy of the Ireland rugby team. #Leadership
— Killeavy13 (@StevenMcD13) January 20, 2016

Steven McDonnell / Twitter

4. Sean Fitzpatrick

@RoryBest2 congratulations mate on being appointed Captain of Ireland for the 6 Nations A huge honour and one that you deserve. Good luck.
— Sean Fitzpatrick (@SFitzpatrick92) January 20, 2016

Sean Fitzpatrick / Twitter

5. Martin McGuinness

Congratulations @RoryBest2 on being named captain of @IrishRugby.Proud day for Rory,his family @banbridgerugby @UlsterRugby.#BestManForJob.
— Martin McGuinness (@M_McGuinness_SF) January 20, 2016

Martin McGuinness / Twitter

6. Andrew Trimble

Delighted to be in the squad but just as delighted to see @RoryBest2 deservingly named as captain. congratulations, a massive honour.
— Andrew Trimble (@andrew_trimble) January 20, 2016

andrew trimble / Twitter

7. Lee Keegan (Mayo)

Delighted to see Rory Best made captain for #6nations great leader & warrior #irfu
— Lee Keegan (@leeroykeegan) January 20, 2016

Lee Keegan / Twitter

8. Gordon D’Arcy

.@IrishRugby congratulations @RoryBest2 well deserved #captain
— Gordon D'Arcy (@Gordonwdarcy) January 20, 2016

Gordon D'Arcy / Twitter

9. Justin McNulty (Armagh)

Well done to Armagh man @RoryBest2 on becoming @IrishRugby captain #Leader pic.twitter.com/dKlEaIluu5
— Justin McNulty (@JustinMcNu1ty) January 20, 2016

Justin McNulty / Twitter

10. Fiona Coughlan

@RoryBest2 congrats on captaincy. Great for the squad #leadingfromthefront
— Fiona Coghlan (@CoghlanFiona) January 20, 2016

Fiona Coghlan / Twitter