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A farewell Grand Slam might not be on the cards anymore for Brian O'Driscoll but the next Six Nations game against Italy still holds a special value.
The legendary 13 will play his final home international test and will also become the most capped player in international test history.
His former Ireland head coach Eddie O'Sullivan does not think BOD will let the occasion get to his head and went further.
"I've always said this, I think he's the greatest player of all time. When you look at his record - as an international player and not just as an Irish player - he's going to become the most capped international of all time, he's leading try scorer and has scored more tries than anybody else in the Six Nations. His record is prodigious. Four Triple Crowns, a Grand Slam, three Heineken Cups. I don't know anyone who's done anything like that," said Eddie who also sees him as the best defender of all time.
Eddie told us that O'Driscoll's record and stature measures up to and even surpasses the likes of Richie McCaw, Dan Carter and Australia's George Gregan who's cap record he will beat this weekend.
Eddie and former Ulster back Bryn Cunningham then looked ahead to the Italy game with Eddie highlighting the need for patience on Ireland's behalf and Bryn discussing the merits of resting Jonathan Sexton who is a slight injury concern.
Of more immediate concern is Ulster's Luke Marshall who suffered a fourth concussion in the space of a year.
There has even been speculation that the young Ireland centre's career may be at risk.
Bryn said: "Everybody saw him go down from another [concussion] at the weekend and there was an element of concern and sympathy because it brought back to light what he faced last season. I suppose the main thing about it, is that it's good to see that it's at the forefront of people's minds.
"They'll take the right protocols and he'll stay away now for a few weeks. But there will be questions asked about this one, particularly because of his history. It's difficult for the individual player because there haven't been enough studies done about the long-term effect on professional players."
