The media attention has largely been on Brian O’Driscoll’s phenomenal achievements, as players from all over the world have waxed lyrically about the Golden one, writes Risteard Cooper in the Irish Times.
"Depending on who you listen to he’s “one of the best players in the world over the last decade”, “would most definitely be in most people’s World XV over the last 10 years”, “ . . . is the best centre in the Northern Hemisphere”, (my least favourite from across the water) “probably one of the best players Ireland has produced”, or (my favourite from across the sitting-room) “the best player in the world, ever”.
"When pressed to add to these assertions at the team announcement, Declan Kidney wasn’t exactly rubbing his hands with glee. His way has always been to deflect attention away from the individual, but he just couldn’t avoid it this time, especially with the main man sitting beside him."
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