Brian O'Driscoll names his top five Irish rugby players of all time

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Brian O'Driscoll names his top five Irish rugby players of all time
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O'Driscoll is widely considered one of the best players to ever wear an Ireland shirt after a glittering career for his country and Leinster

Brian O'Driscoll has named his top five Irish rugby players of all time - and he hasn't included himself.

Tasked by TNT Sports to name Ireland's greatest ever players, the 45-year-old chose his former Ireland colleague Paul O'Connell for the fifth spot. His first three selections are former Munster men, with Ronan O'Gara taking third. "Kicked goals for fun. Helped pave the way for the current crop."

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