Former Ireland international Malcolm O’Kelly urges Paul O’Connell to answer Ireland’s call for as long as possible
The Ireland captain, who turned 35 last October and has 96 caps, hinted recently that he could retire after the next World Cup
Former Ireland international Malcolm O’Kelly has urged Paul O’Connell to shelve any potential retirement plans.
The Ireland captain, who turned 35 last October and has 96 caps, hinted recently that he could quit after the next World Cup.
But O’Kelly believes his former international team-mate still has plenty to offer.
“I think Paul should keep going until he really feels he’s done,” O’Kelly said. “He says he struggles to train like he used to, but that happens when you’re going into the latter stages of your rugby career………. full story on http://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/rugby-union/former-ireland-international-malcolm-okelly-5109779