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Brian O'Driscoll

Season 2, Ep. 2

Brian O'Driscoll is an Irish rugby legend and one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. He captained Ireland for nearly a decade, led the British and Irish Lions on their 2005 tour, and was instrumental in numerous Six Nations Championship wins for his country. He remains the all-time leading try scorer in the competition.


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