Ireland's Brian O' Driscoll is carried off on a stretcher during their Six Nations rugby union match against England at Twickenham stadium in London February 27, 2010. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT RUGBY) 

Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll (C) attempts to gather a loose ball during their Six Nations rugby union match against England at Twickenham Stadium in London February 27, 2010. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT RUGBY) 

Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll (R) attempts to gather a loose ball as England's Riki Flutey challenges him during their Six Nations rugby union match at Twickenham Stadium in London February 27, 2010. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT RUGBY) 

Ireland's Brian O' Driscoll is carried off on a stretcher during their six nations rugby union match against England at Twickenham stadium in London February 27, 2010. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT RUGBY) 

England's Mark Cueto is tackled by Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll during their Six Nations rugby union match at Twickenham Stadium in London February 27, 2010. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT RUGBY) 

Players from the competing nations pose with the trophy during the launch of the RBS Six Nations rugby tournament at The Hurlingham Club in London January 27, 2010. The players are (L-R) Chris Cusiter of Scotland, Leonardo Ghiraldini of Italy, Ryan Jones of Wales, Brian O'Driscoll of Ireland, Steve Borthwick of England and Dimitri Szarzewski of France. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT RUGBY) 

Brian O'Driscoll (C) of Ireland walks with the trophy during the launch of the RBS Six Nations rugby tournament at The Hurlingham Club in London January 27, 2010. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT RUGBY) 

Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll (L) and head coach Declan Kidney pose for photographers with the trophy during the launch of the RBS Six Nations rugby tournament at The Hurlingham Club in London January 27, 2010. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT RUGBY) 

Players from the competing nations pose with the trophy during the launch of the RBS Six Nations rugby tournament at The Hurlingham Club in London January 27, 2010. The players are (L-R) Chris Cusiter of Scotland, Leonardo Ghiraldini of Italy, Ryan Jones of Wales, Brian O'Driscoll of Ireland, Steve Borthwick of England and Dimitri Szarzewski of France. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT RUGBY) 

Players from the competing nations pose with the trophy during the launch of the RBS Six Nations rugby tournament at The Hurlingham Club in London January 27, 2010. The players are (L-R) Chris Cusiter of Scotland, Leonardo Ghiraldini of Italy, Ryan Jones of Wales, Brian O'Driscoll of Ireland, Steve Borthwick of England and Dimitri Szarzewski of France. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT RUGBY) 

Brian O'Driscoll of the British and Irish Lions attempts to get past South Africa's Victor Matfield and Pierre Spies during the second rugby union test match in Pretoria, June 27, 2009. REUTERS/Rogan Ward (SOUTH AFRICA SPORT RUGBY) 

Brian O'Driscoll of the British and Irish Lions attempts to get past South Africa's Ruaan Pienaar, Schalk Burger and Pierre Spies during the second rugby union test match in Pretoria, June 27, 2009. REUTERS/Rogan Ward (SOUTH AFRICA SPORT RUGBY) 

Brian O'Driscoll is watched by Paul O'Connell of the British and Irish Lions as he attempts to get past South Africa's Victor Matfield during the second rugby union test match in Pretoria, June 27, 2009. REUTERS/Rogan Ward (SOUTH AFRICA SPORT RUGBY) 

Simon Shaw and Brian O'Driscoll (R) of the British and Irish Lions tackles South Africa's Tendai Mtawarira during the second rugby union test match in Pretoria, June 27, 2009. REUTERS/Rogan Ward (SOUTH AFRICA SPORT RUGBY) 

British and Irish Lions' Brian O'Driscoll (R) collides with South Africa's JP Pietersen during their international rugby test match at the Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria June 27, 2009. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (SOUTH AFRICA SPORT RUGBY) 

British and Irish Lions' Brian O'Driscoll (L) exchanges blows with South Africa's Juan Smith during their international rugby test match at the Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria June 27, 2009. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (SOUTH AFRICA SPORT RUGBY) 

Ireland's player Brian Gerard O'Driscoll practices during a training session for the Rugby World Cup in Le Bouscat, Southwestern France, September 27, 2007. Ireland will play Argentina on September 30. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau (FRANCE) 

Ireland's player Brian Gerard O'Driscoll practices during a training session for the Rugby World Cup in Le Bouscat, Southwestern France, September 27, 2007. Ireland will play Argentina on September 30. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau (FRANCE) 

Ireland's player Brian Gerard O'Driscoll speaks with team mate as he practices during a training session for the Rugby World Cup in Le Bouscat, Southwestern France, September 27, 2007. Ireland will play Argentina on September 30. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau (FRANCE) 

Ireland's players Brian Gerard O'Driscoll (R) and Shane Patrick Horgan (L) practice during a training session for the Rugby World Cup in Le Bouscat, southwestern France, September 27, 2007. Ireland will play Argentina on September 30. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau (FRANCE) 

Captain of the New Zealand All Blacks Tana Umaga runs during a training session at the Basin Reserve in Wellington June 27, 2005. [Umaga has been accused by the British and Irish Lions team of making a dangerous tackle on Brian O'Driscoll that resulted in him being taken off the field in a stretcher just one minute into the game, making him unavailable for selection due to the injury he sustained for the remainder of the tour.] 

Captain of the All Blacks Umaga helps teammate Gibbes with his push-ups at Basin Reserve in Wellington. Captain of the New Zealand All Blacks Tana Umaga (L) helps teammate Jono Gibbes with his push-ups during a training session at the Basin Reserve in Wellington June 27, 2005. Umaga has been accused by the British and Irish Lions team of making a dangerous tackle on Brian O'Driscoll that resulted in him being taken off the field in a stretcher just one minute into the game, making him unavailable for selection due to the injury he sustained for the remainder of the tour. REUTERS/David Gray 

Captain of the New Zealand All Blacks Umaga stands with coach Henry during a training session at Basin Reserve in Wellington. Captain of the New Zealand All Blacks Tana Umaga (2nd R) stands with coach Graham Henry during a training session at the Basin Reserve in Wellington June 27, 2005. Umaga has been accused by the British and Irish Lions team of making a dangerous tackle on Brian O'Driscoll that resulted in him being taken off the field in a stretcher just one minute into the game, making him unavailable for selection due to the injury he sustained for the remainder of the tour. REUTERS/David Gray 

All Blacks' captain Tana Umaga puts on a jersey during a training session at Basin Reserve in Wellington June 27, 2005. Umaga has been accused by the British and Irish Lions team of making a dangerous tackle on Brian O'Driscoll that resulted in him being taken off the field in a stretcher just one minute into the game, making him unavailable for selection due to the injury he sustained for the remainder of the tour. REUTERS/David Gray DG/MK 

Captain of the New Zealand All Blacks Tana Umaga runs during a training session at Basin Reserve in Wellington. Captain of the New Zealand All Blacks Tana Umaga runs during a training session at the Basin Reserve in Wellington June 27, 2005. Umaga has been accused by the British and Irish Lions team of making a dangerous tackle on Brian O'Driscoll that resulted in him being taken off the field in a stretcher just one minute into the game, making him unavailable for selection due to the injury he sustained for the remainder of the tour. REUTERS/David Gray 

Captain of the New Zealand All Blacks Tana Umaga holds chin during a training session at Basin Reserve in Wellington. Captain of the New Zealand All Blacks Tana Umaga holds his chin during a training session at the Basin Reserve in Wellington June 27, 2005. Umaga has been accused by the British and Irish Lions team of making a dangerous tackle on Brian O'Driscoll that resulted in him being taken off the field in a stretcher just one minute into the game, making him unavailable for selection due to the injury he sustained for the remainder of the tour. REUTERS/David Gray 

Captain of the New Zealand All Blacks Tana Umaga waves to his teammates during a training session at Basin Reserve in Wellington. Captain of the New Zealand All Blacks Tana Umaga waves to his teammates during a training session at the Basin Reserve in Wellington June 27, 2005. Umaga has been accused by the British and Irish Lions team of making a dangerous tackle on Brian O'Driscoll that resulted in him being taken off the field in a stretcher just one minute into the game, making him unavailable for selection due to the injury he sustained for the remainder of the tour. REUTERS/David Gray 

British and Irish Lions supporter holds a banner during a training session at Basin Reserve in Wellington. A British and Irish Lions supporter holds a banner protesting against captain of the All Blacks Tana Umaga during a rugby training session at the Basin Reserve in Wellington June 27, 2005. Umaga has been accused by the British and Irish Lions team of making a dangerous tackle on Brian O'Driscoll that resulted in him being taken off the field in a stretcher just one minute into the game, making him unavailable for selection due to the injury he sustained for the remainder of the tour. REUTERS/David Gray 

Ireland's captain Brian O'Driscoll wears a Wales shirt after his team were defeated by Wales in their Six Nations international rugby match at the Millennium Stadium. Ireland's captain Brian O'Driscoll wears a Wales shirt after his team were defeated by Wales in their Six Nations international rugby union match at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, south Wales March 19, 2005. Wales won their first grand slam for 27 years on Saturday when they beat Ireland 32-20 in a Six Nations showdown overflowing with passion and commitment. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez 

Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll on his way to scoring a try during their Six nations third round match against [England] at Lansdowne Road in Dublin February 27, 2005. Ireland won the match 19-13. 

reland's Brian O'Driscoll and James Byrne tackle Englands Jamie Noon during their Six Nations third round match against England at Lansdowne Road in Dublin. Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll (L) and James Byrne (R) tackle Englands Jamie Noon during their Six Nations third round match against England at Lansdowne Road in Dublin February 27, 2005. Ireland won the match 19-13. REUTERS/Jeff J Mitchell 

Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll on his way to scoring a try during their Six nations third round match against England. Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll on his way to scoring a try during their Six nations third round match against England at Lansdowne Road in Dublin February 27, 2005.Ireland won the match 19-13. REUTERS/Jeff J Mitchell REUTERS 

Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll celebrates with Shane Horgan and Peter Stringer after scoring a try. Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll celebrates with Shane Horgan (L) and Peter Stringer (R) after scoring a try during their Six nations third round match against England at Lansdowne Road in Dublin, February 27, 2005. Ireland won the match 19-13. REUTERS/Jeff J Mitchell 

Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll celebrates with Shane Horgan and Peter Stringer after scoring a try against England. Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll celebrates with Shane Horgan (L) and Peter Stringer (R) after scoring a try during their Six nations third round match against England at Lansdowne Road in Dublin, February 27, 2005. Ireland won the match 19-13. REUTERS/Jeff J Mitchell 

Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll runs to score a try during their Six nations third round match against England. Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll runs to score a try during their Six nations third round rugby match against England at Lansdowne Road in Dublin February 27, 2005. Ireland won the match 19-13. REUTERS/Jeff J Mitchell 

Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll and Shane Horgan tackle England's Mark Cueto during their Six nations third round match. Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll (L) and Shane Horgan (R) tackle England's Mark Cueto during their Six nations third round match at Lansdowne Road in Dublin February 27, 2005. February 27, 2005. REUTERS/Jeff J Mitchell 

Ireland's O'Driscoll celebrates after Ronan O'Gara drop goal against Argentina during their rugby union test match in Dublin. Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll celebrates after Ronan O'Gara drop goal against Argentina during their rugby union test match at Lansdowne Road, Dublin, November 27, 2004. Ireland beat Argentina 21 -19. REUTERS/Paul McErlane 

Ireland's O'Driscoll eludes with Argentina's Agustin Pichot during their rugby union test match in Dublin. Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll eludes Argentina's Agustin Pichot during their rugby union test match at Lansdowne Road, Dublin, November 27, 2004. REUTERS/Paul McErlane 

Ireland's O'Driscoll tumbs with Argentina's Agustin Pichot during their rugby union test match in Dublin. Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll tumbs with Argentina's Agustin Pichot during their rugby union test match at Lansdowne Road, Dublin, November 27, 2004.Ireland beat Argentina 21 -19. REUTERS/Paul McErlane 

Ireland's O'Driscoll storms through Argentina's Juan Martin Hernandez during their rugby union test match in Dublin. Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll clashes with Argentina's Juan Martin Hernandez during their rugby union test match at Lansdowne Road, Dublin, November 27, 2004. REUTERS/Paul McErlane 

Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll storms through Argentina's Juan Martin Hernandez during their rugby union test match in Dublin. Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll clashes with Argentina's Juan Martin Hernandez during their rugby union test match at Lansdowne Road, Dublin, November 27, 2004. REUTERS/Paul McErlane 

IRELAND'S O'DRISCOLL IS CONGRATULATED BY FANS AFTER HIS TEAM BEAT SCOTLAND IN THE SIX NATIONS IN DUBLIN. Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll (C) is congratulated by fans after his team won their Six Nations rugby union match against Scotland at Lansdowne Road in Dublin, March 27, 2004. Ireland won the match 37-16 and their first Triple Crown in 19 years, having also beaten England and Wales. REUTERS/Tom Honan 

Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll (R) celebrates with a fan after his team won their Six Nations rugby union match against Scotland at Lansdowne Road in Dublin, March 27, 2004. Ireland won the match 37-16 and their first Triple Crown in 19 years, having also beaten England and Wales. REUTERS/Tom Honan ASA/THI 

Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll celebrates after his team won their Six Nations rugby union match against Scotland at Lansdowne Road in Dublin, March 27, 2004. Ireland won the match 37-16 and their first Triple Crown in 19 years, having also beaten England and Wales. REUTERS/Jeff J Mitchell ASA/THI 

Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll celebrates after his team won their Six Nations rugby union match against Scotland at Lansdowne Road in Dublin, March 27, 2004. Ireland won the match 37-16 and their first Triple Crown in 19 years, having also beaten England and Wales. REUTERS/Jeff J Mitchell ASA/THI 

Brian O'Driscoll of Ireland celebrates after his team defeated France 27-25 in their Six Nations rugby match at the Grand Stade de France in Paris, March 19. O'Driscoll scored three touch downs for his team, defeating France for the first time in 28 years. 

Brian O'Driscoll of Ireland waves his national flag after his team defeated France 27-25 in their Six Nations rugby match at the Grand Stade de France in Paris, March 19. 

Brian O'Driscoll of Ireland celebrates after his team defeated France 27-25 in their Six Nations rugby match at the Grand Stade de France in Paris, March 19. O'Driscoll scored three touch downs for his team, defeating France for the first time in 28 years.

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Brian O'Driscoll of Ireland waves his national flag after his team defeated France 27-25 in their Six Nations rugby match at the Grand Stade de France in Paris, March 19.

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