Jamie Heaslip has hinted that Brian O'Driscoll could be considering another season of professional rugby.

The 35-year-old has already signalled his intention to retire in the summer after a remarkable 15-year career.

But after once again showing that he can perform at the top level during Ireland's opening two games of this year's Six Nations, the veteran centre could now be tempted to extend his career by another season in a bid to play in a fifth World Cup.

Heaslip admits that his Leinster team-mate is still likely to quit at the end of the season, but he is not fully convinced: 

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