Analysis the controversial end for brian odriscoll will be the making or breaking of coach warren gatland. The lions crashed to a 3015 loss in the first test in aucklands eden park with lions head coach warren gatland deciding to drop incumbent captain peter o mahony from the matchday 23 for the. Welsh coach warren gatland talks about giving brian o driscoll his test debut on otb rugby. Odriscoll was part of itv sports team of studio pundits for the 2015 rugby world cup in england, and has continued to work for itv during their coverage of the six nations championship from 2016 onwards. The inside story from the lions head coach 01 by gatland, warren isbn. In his new autobiography, brian odriscoll gives an honest account of the moment warren. Brian gerard odriscoll born 21 january 1979 is a former irish professional rugby union. Warren gatland to take no risks with brian odriscoll. Irish rugby legend brian odriscoll has paid a rare compliment to wales head coach warren gatland after his team selection today. Brian odriscoll has backed wales international sam warburton to captain the british and irish lions on this summers tour of new zealand. Irish legend has his revenge for lions disappointment, but. Brian odriscoll is an irish rugby union player who has 141 caps to his name. Since he became coach in 2007, wales have won four six nations titles, including three grand slams, and reached the semifinal of the 2019 and 2011 world cup.
Brian odriscoll devastated after being dropped for final. Odriscoll opens up on his dismay at being dropped by warren gatland. Brian odriscoll has been left totally gutted after being sensationally dropped for saturdays decisive final lions test against australia in sydney. The lions axe fell for brian odriscoll as he was helping himself to a. The kiwi, who handed a 20yearold odriscoll his first cap when he was ireland coach in 1999, controversially dropped the centre for the decisive third test against the wallabies four years ago and says he was unprepared for the levels. The fascinating new details of how warren gatland handed brian odriscoll the most infamous lions selection bombshell ever. Veteran british and irish lions outside centre brian odriscoll has been wrapped in cotton wool for the first test against the wallabies in brisbane on saturday week. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The fascinating new details of how warren gatland handed. Brian odriscoll on being a father figure to the young.
The 2005 captain was asked by warren gatland to present the jerseys to the lions on the eve of this mornings first test against the all blacks. All the latest breaking news, headlines, analysis and articles on brian odriscoll from the evening standard website of the year. Join facebook to connect with brian driscoll and others you may know. Analysis the controversial end for brian o driscoll will be the making or breaking of coach warren gatland. Sport rugby rugby union international british and irish lions 20. So the history books will show that the great owen farrell played in the. Brian odriscoll calls for sam warburton to captain lions. The longawaited autobiography of the greatest rugby player of our time. Brian o driscoll is the explosive captain of the golden generation of irish rugby and a renowned genius on the field. I dont think hes had enough credit warren gatland on how brian. Warren gatland s call to drop brian odriscoll from the lions is baffling warren gatland has made a brave, careerdefining decision to drop brian odriscoll but it may well be one he lives to regret. Warren gatlands call to drop brian odriscoll from the. It brian odriscoll will be remembered as one of the all time greats of british rugby and his brilliance with the ball and strength in defence was frustrating as a welsh fan but heroic when watching the lions. As grand slam challenge looms, all eyes are on brian odriscoll.
Welsh coach warren gatland talks about giving brian odriscoll his test debut on otb rugby. Its an absolute mess brian odriscoll says warren gatlands lions. Warren gatland defends decision to drop brian odriscoll. Welsh coach warren gatland talks about giving brian odriscoll his test debut on otb rugby road show. Brian odriscoll hits out at warren gatland over lions axe. List of international rugby union caps for brian odriscoll wikipedia.
Lions chief warren gatland will be seeking assurances from his medical staff that brian odriscoll s back injury will not hinder him in australia after the centre was ruled of leinsters. Jan 23, 2014 warren gatland admits the fallout from dropping brian o driscoll for the summers final british lions test will put an extra twist on wales trip to ireland in the six nations. In the history of irish rugby, he earned the title as the highest try scorer. As grand slam challenge looms, all eyes are on brian o. Warren gatland explains how brian odriscoll showed true. Warren gatland talks about the lions tour and brian odriscoll the late late show rte irelands national public service media. Since 1999, when he made his international debut, there has been no greater player in world rugby than brian o driscoll. Warren gatland v brian odriscoll adds spice to wales. Mar 03, 2017 warren gatland says that the decision to drop brian o driscoll for the lions final tour game of australia nearly four years ago was not easy. Now, at the end of his amazing career which culminated in fairytale fashion with irelands victory in the 2014 six nations championship he tells his own story. Captainelect brian odriscoll is poised for his british and irish lions swansong on saturday, but he has insisted.
Jul 03, 20 sport rugby rugby union international british and irish lions 20. Brian odriscoll pays wales head coach warren gatland a rare. Odriscoll confessed that he harbours feelings of resentment towards gatland and remarked that he the. Warren gatland claims dropping brian odriscoll on the 20 lions tour was the hardest thing he has ever done and still wonders if it was the right call. Warren david gatland, obe born 17 september 1963 is a new zealand rugby union coach, formerly the head coach of wales. Odriscoll is an irishman who earns the most heineken cup tries. Odriscoll admits gatland resentment after lions axing kick in the guts.
There has to be someone to point the finger at in defeat. Oct 02, 2014 this is a book for rugby fans as the majority of it is stories of individual games and the camaraderie of rugby friendships and rivalries. Brian odriscoll leads praise for peter omahony as he is named to lead the british and irish lions out in their first test match on saturday. Jul 02, 20 brian o driscoll has been left totally gutted after being sensationally dropped for saturdays decisive final lions test against australia in sydney. This ludicrous characterisation burbled for years until famously bursting through and cementing around gatlands decision to drop brian o. Saturday was an emotional day for brian odriscoll and the sportloving public as he ran out onto the aviva stadium turf for the final time.
Jan 29, 2014 as grand slam challenge looms, all eyes are on brian odriscoll. In his new autobiography, brian odriscoll gives an honest account of the moment warren gatland shattered his lions dream. Brian odriscoll has revealed for the first time the exact circumstances surrounding one of the most controversial selection decisions in the. The test is a book about how he took on those challenges how a worldclass talent developed a worldclass work ethic and temperament. The legendary irish centre has revealed the exact circumstances of a. Lions coach warren gatland has opened up on his decision to drop brian o driscoll ahead of the. Alastair campbell on his role in the 2005 lions tour and that odriscollumaga tackle. In 2010 rugby world magazine named him its world player of the decade and since then the legend has only grown. Brian odriscoll calls for sam warburton to captain. Current ireland stars jamie heaslip and brian odriscoll have spoken of their frustration at being dropped for the final british and irish lions.
Honest, gritty and thoughtful, brian odriscolls autobiography is not just an essential sports book. Brian odriscoll explains why nobody should be surprised warren. The resentment of warren gatland over his exclusion from the final lions test in melbourne is muted here. Dec 10, 2017 welsh coach warren gatland talks about giving brian o driscoll his test debut on otb rugby road show. The bestselling autobiography of the greatest rugby player of our time. In a video on the lions youtube channel, gatland said. Warren gatland defends decision to drop brian odriscoll from.
Brian odriscoll believes warren gatland made the right decision in leaving dylan hartley out of his british and irish lions squad. Irish rugby legend brian odriscoll has outlined the reasoning behind the lions selection calls made by coach warren gatland last week that. One of the top outside centres in the game, o driscoll first became captain of his country in 2003 and his phenomenal record includes consecutive triple crowns in 2006 and 2007. The fascinating new details of how warren gatland handed brian o. Brian odriscoll hits back at ross moriarty over johnny. Irish legend has his revenge for lions disappointment, but will new zealander accept the. Former leinster captain brian odriscoll has said that dragons number eight ross moriarty may be taking a leaf out of wales coach warren gatlands book after his comments concerning johnny sexton. Warren gatland on giving brian odriscoll his irish test. Lions coach warren gatland has opened up on his decision to drop brian odriscoll ahead of the. It is an essential book about family, friends, hard work, courage and imagination. The lions crashed to a 3015 loss in the first test in aucklands eden park with lions head coach warren gatland deciding to drop incumbent captain peter omahony from the matchday 23 for the.
Brian odriscoll and jamie heaslip speak out over warren gatlands. Irish rugby the loser for treatment of warren gatland the irish times. Warren gatland on how brian odriscoll showed his true character after lions omission. Oct 20, 2014 irish rugby great brian odriscoll has revealed how he spent a. Warren gatland talks about the lions tour and brian o. Warren gatland was a great man for butting heads with his opposite number. I still resent warren gatland after being dropped for final british and irish lions test andy irvine, the manager of the british and irish lions historic test series victory. Gatland reveals torment of dropping bod on lions tour down under. Warren gatland defends decision to drop brian odriscoll from lions. Warren gatland v brian odriscoll adds spice to walesireland. Warren gatland on giving brian odriscoll his irish test debut. Former ireland captain keith wood believes warren gatland has made a terrible mistake by leaving brian odriscoll out of the british and irish lions deciding test against australia. Former british and irish lions captain brian odriscoll has said that lions coach warren gatlands selection of the geography six the six.
Warren gatland says that the decision to drop brian odriscoll for the lions final tour game of australia nearly four years ago was not easy. Warren gatland admits the fallout from dropping brian odriscoll for the summers final british lions test will put an extra twist on wales trip to ireland in the six nations. Irish rugby great brian odriscoll has revealed how he spent a. In 2001, odriscoll had one try for the lions and 46 tries for ireland. Gatland points to three big issues for the irish team. Brian odriscoll leads praise for peter omahony after. Brian odriscoll on being a father figure to the young lions. As he lost his youthful pace, odriscolls reinvented himself as a player, revealing the remarkable character and drive behind the glittering gifts.
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