2005 Lions: Brian O’Driscoll

Ireland skipper Brian O’Driscoll will be looking to make up for the disappointment of missing out on Six Nations glory by leading the Lions to their first Test series win in New Zealand since 1974.

BRIAN O’DRISCOLL (Captain):

Born: Dublin, January 21, 1979
Height: 5ft 11in (180cm)
Weight: 14st 8lbs (94kg)
Position: Centre
Club/Province: Blackrock College/Leinster

International Record:
Caps: 59
Captain: 22
Debut: v Australia, Brisbane, June 12, 1999
Points: 147 (27 tries, 1 drop goal)

Lions Record:
Test Caps: 3
Test Debut: v Australia, Brisbane, June 30, 2001
Test Points: 5 (1 try)
Non-Test Caps: 3
Non-Test Debut: v Western Australia, Perth, June 8, 2001
Non-Test Points: 15 (3 tries)

2004/05 Form:
Ireland: Six Nations: 4 appearances/2 tries
Autumn Tests: 3 appearances/0 tries
Leinster: Heineken Cup: 7 appearances/3 tries
Celtic League: 6 appearances/0 tries
Celtic Cup: 2 appearances/1 try