In Bod We Trust : Brian O'Driscoll: The Biography of Ireland's Greatest Rugby Hero

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Dublin boy Brian ODriscoll is an internationally admired rugby player and an Irish hero. Educated at Blackrock College, the alma mater of many Irish greats, his ambition was always to represent his country..

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After helping his country win the IRB under-19 World Championship and progressing through the under-21 ranks, ODriscoll finally realised his dream of representing his beloved Ireland at the senior level. Making his debut against Australia at the tender age of 20before hed even made his senior club debut for LeinsterODriscoll went on to establish himself as one of the top outside centers in the game. Made captain of his country in 2003, ODriscolls phenomenal record includes consecutive triple crowns in 2006 and 2007 and the RBS Six Nations player of the tournament for 2006 and 2007. His exemplary leadership skills and bravery saw him achieve the ultimate accolade for a home nations player: captaining the Lions for their 2005 tour of New Zealand. But his tour was to be cut short in a storm in acrimony and agony when his shoulder dislocated after a dangerous tackle. Nicknamed BOD by the Croke Park faithfuland in BOD they certainly do trustBrian ODriscoll is a true colossus of the game. This is the definitive portrait of the Irish legend.