2005 Lions: Paul O’Connell

A possible Lions tour captain throughout the Six Nations, towering Munster and Ireland lock Paul O’Connell has the form and credentials to rubber-stamp his position as a world leader in New Zealand.

A possible Lions tour captain throughout the Six Nations, towering Munster and Ireland lock Paul O’Connell has the form and credentials to rubber-stamp his position as a world leader in New Zealand.

PAUL O’CONNELL:

Born: Limerick, October 20, 1979
Height: 6ft 6in (198cm)
Weight: 17st 4lbs (111kg)
Position: Second row
Club/Province: Young Munster/Munster

International Record:
Caps: 29
Captain: 2
Debut: v Wales, Lansdowne Road, February 3, 2002
Points: 20 (4 tries)

Lions Record:
N/A

2004/05 Form:
Ireland: Six Nations: 5 appearances/1 try
Autumn Tests: 3 appearances/0 tries

Munster: Heineken Cup: 7 appearances/1 try
Celtic League: 7 appearances/0 tries
Celtic Cup: 3 appearances/0 tries