Players

A man-of-the-match display against Munster in December proved plenty of fire remains in the belly of Ireland’s most-capped player. O’Kelly is on course to join the ranks of rugby centurions, and his task could be made easier by Donncha O’Callaghan’s slump in form. Groin and knee injuries have restricted the Leinster veteran’s contribution to province and country over the last three years, but he remains a valuable player, and Ireland can ill-afford to lose his experience and line-out ability as they seek to atone for a dire World Cup.