Why did Gatland drop Brian O Driscoll?

Why did Gatland drop Brian O Driscoll?

While not playing in the final test was already a bitter pill to swallow, O’Driscoll revealed on The Rugby Centurions podcast on The XV that not being allowed to take part in training was particularly difficult. “I came down on the Friday and on our whiteboard it said, ‘Non-23 are not needed at training’.

Was Brian O’Driscoll a captain?

Brian Gerard O’Driscoll (born 21 January 1979) is an Irish former professional rugby union player. He played at outside centre for the Irish provincial team Leinster and for Ireland. He captained Ireland from 2003 until 2012, and captained the British & Irish Lions for their 2005 tour of New Zealand.

When did Gatland drop O Driscoll?

2013
‘I found that very difficult’ – O’Driscoll’s training gripe with Gatland after being dropped in 2013. O’Driscoll was infamously dropped from the 23 to face Australia in the third test that tour, the first time he had not been selected when fit for the best part of 14 years as a professional.

How many times did Brian O’Driscoll captain Ireland?

One of the most respected rugby players in the history of the sport, he was captain of Ireland from 2003 to 2012 and scored 46 tries for his country.

Why was Driscoll dropped?

For that, he received wave after wave of abuse and criticism. In his 2019 autobiography, Pride and Passion, Gatland explained his reasoning behind O’Driscoll’s exclusion while he described the fallout as “vicious” and “disturbing”. “It had been a demanding job for all sorts of reasons.

How many Lions tours did Brian O’Driscoll go on?

In addition to Ireland, he also represented the British & Irish Lions on four tours. He earned his first Lions cap against Australia as part of the 2001 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia, where he played in every test match.

Who spear tackled Brian O Driscoll?

Tana Umaga
Probably one of the most sickening moments in the history of rugby.

Is Brian O’Driscoll Protestant?

Throughout his 15-year rugby career, Brian O’Driscoll had never been in a situation quite like this. Brought up a Catholic south of the border in the Republic, O’Driscoll joined Protestants and loyalists in attending a July 12 celebration in the small village of Loughall, Northern Ireland.

Is Brian O’Driscoll a teacher?

Brian O’Driscoll – Teacher – KWETB | LinkedIn.

Who injured Brian O Driscoll?

Umaga and Mealamu got away with it but the incident tarnished All Blacks’ brilliant series win. On June 25th, 2005 Lions captain Brian O’Driscoll was the victim of a spear tackle 41 seconds into the first Test against New Zealand in the Jade stadium in Christchurch.

Can you spear tackle in rugby?

A spear tackle is an illegal tackle in rugby union, rugby league and Australian rules football in which a player lifts another player into the air and drops them so that they land on their back, head or neck. Due to the dangers, players executing a spear tackle in these sports are punished severely.

When did Brian O’Driscoll get married?

July 2, 2010 (Amy Huberman)
Brian O’Driscoll/Wedding dates