Paul O'Connell forced to retire

Paul O'Connell forced to retire

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irocfan

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40,421 posts

190 months

dmitsi

3,583 posts

220 months

Tuesday 9th February 2016
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It was horrible to see him leave the world cup injured; you knew it had to be serious as he is such a strong individual. I'm biased as I'm a munster man, but you could tell he always played with pride and passion.

Such as brilliant player and no doubt respected by those who had to face him due to his quality and attitude. Feels unfair on him to be forced out of what he loves, but he finished his career with success and honour. To think he almost played in France!

At least now we'll hopefully see him back at munster and as part of the Irish team inspiring future talent.

He'd have to be pretty proud to have captained his team, country and the lions. I'm just glad to have seen him at his best and witnessed the victories and trophies he thoroughly deserved.

Derek Smith

45,654 posts

248 months

Tuesday 9th February 2016
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dmitsi said:
It was horrible to see him leave the world cup injured; you knew it had to be serious as he is such a strong individual. I'm biased as I'm a munster man, but you could tell he always played with pride and passion.

Such as brilliant player and no doubt respected by those who had to face him due to his quality and attitude. Feels unfair on him to be forced out of what he loves, but he finished his career with success and honour. To think he almost played in France!

At least now we'll hopefully see him back at munster and as part of the Irish team inspiring future talent.

He'd have to be pretty proud to have captained his team, country and the lions. I'm just glad to have seen him at his best and witnessed the victories and trophies he thoroughly deserved.
I agree.

A giant of the game in more ways than one.

Sad news.

magooagain

9,975 posts

170 months

Thursday 11th February 2016
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I have followed him and Ireland around the world and have been in his company a couple of times. A true gent and a giant of rugby.
He is allready missed but we hopefully will enjoy his input into Irish rugby at some level.

I was at the match when he was injured,very sad.

magooagain

9,975 posts

170 months

Thursday 11th February 2016
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I have followed him and Ireland around the world and have been in his company a couple of times. A true gent and a giant of rugby.
He is allready missed but we hopefully will enjoy his input into Irish rugby at some level.

I was at the match when he was injured,very sad.